Lemonade is a classic summer drink that is easy to make and refreshing to enjoy on a hot day. Here is a simple recipe for making homemade lemonade:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of fresh lemon juice (about 6-8 lemons)
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 4 cups of cold water
- Ice
Instructions:
- Start by juicing your lemons. You can use a manual juicer or an electric one. Be sure to strain the juice to remove any seeds or pulp.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the lemon juice and sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has completely dissolved. This should take about 5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- Once the lemon juice mixture has cooled, combine it with 4 cups of cold water in a pitcher. Stir well to combine.
- Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more sugar or water.
- Serve the lemonade over ice in glasses and garnish with a lemon slice if desired.
Tips:
- You can make a variety of flavors by adding other fruit juices such as strawberry, raspberry or blueberry.
- To make a sparkling lemonade you can add club soda or sparkling water just before serving
- For a more adult version you can add vodka, gin or rum
By following these simple steps, you can enjoy a delicious glass of homemade lemonade in no time. This recipe makes about 4 servings, but it can easily be scaled up or down depending on your needs. Enjoy!