Description
Classic lemonade is the ultimate summer refreshment that captures the essence of sunny days. With just three simple ingredients—fresh lemons, sugar, and water—this vibrant drink is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed solo or at gatherings, its delightful balance of tartness and sweetness will leave everyone craving more. Serve it chilled over ice, garnished with mint or fruit slices, for an extra touch of summer magic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold filtered water
Instructions
- Juice the lemons until you have one cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a pitcher, mix the lemon juice with one cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add four cups of cold water to the mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour or serve immediately over ice.
- Garnish with lemon slices or fresh mint if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg