Ingredients
– 6 cups water, divided
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice, seeds removed (pulp may remain)
Instructions
1-Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
2-Pour the lemon juice into a pitcher. Add the cooled sugar-water mixture.
3-Stir in the remaining 5 cups water. Serve over ice or refrigerate before serving.
Last Step:
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🍋 Use freshly squeezed lemons for best flavor; bottled lemon juice can be substituted.
🍯 Substitute sugar with honey, starting with half a cup and adjusting to taste.
🌿 Enhance the lemonade by adding herbs like mint, rosemary, or lavender, or steep lemon zest in juice for extra intensity (strain before serving).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz
- Calories: 103
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 8mg
- Carbohydrates: 27g