Homemade Lemonade: The Best Refreshing Recipe for Hot Days
Homemade Lemonade is a refreshing beverage perfect for hot days, easy to customize to your taste.
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- measuring cup
- lemon squeezer
- pitcher
Ingredients
- 3 cups cold water divided
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup lemon juice about 4 large lemons
- lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
Making Lemonade
- Heat 1 cup of water in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Once bubbles just break the surface and the water barely comes to a simmer, add the sugar and lemon zest. Do not exceed 185ºF (85ºC). Turn off the heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Steep the syrup on a cool burner for 10 minutes.
- Roll the lemons on the countertop to soften. Cut them in half and use a lemon squeezer to extract the juice into a measuring cup.
- Strain the simple syrup mixture into a pitcher or mixing bowl. Stir in the lemon juice and 2 cups of water. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
- Pour into a large pitcher with ice and slices of lemon.
Notes
Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 52gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.1mg
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