Best Homemade Lemonade Recipe
This sweet, tangy, and refreshing homemade lemonade is the perfect drink to beat the heat! So you can toss out that frozen juice concentrate in your freezer and push those sugary sodas aside! You won’t need them anymore now that you’ve got this quick and easy lemonade recipe that takes just minutes to make with a few fresh ingredients. To make this thirst quencher all you have to do is squeeze a few lemons, make a simple syrup, stir it all together with some water, and toss in a few ice cubes to finish! Then serve it cold with freshly sliced lemon and a sprig of mint for a touch of herby goodness. Or better yet! You can turn this tart and tasty lemonade into a summer cocktail with a bit of booze!
Lemons – Be sure to choose fresh juicy lemons for the most intense flavor! Don’t even think about using concentrated lemon juice. It just doesn’t compare and is often overly acidic due to preservatives. Sugar – Simple granulated sugar is needed to make a simple syrup, which is used to sweeten the lemonade. Cane sugar is another option. Water – You’ll need some good old H2O! It makes the magic happen by blending the lemon juice and sugar together perfectly. You can also make fizzy lemonade with soda water. Ice Cubes – I like to serve my lemonade over cubed ice, but crushed ice is another choice. Fresh Mint – Used to garnish the drink and give it a touch of sophistication. Another great choice is fresh basil.
Once you’ve got all your ingredients lined up, this drink recipe takes a mere 10 minutes or less to make! So make sure you’ve got plenty of ice and start chilling your glasses before you begin! To begin, you need to make the simple syrup. First, mix the sugar and 1 cup of water together in a small saucepan. Next, bring it to a simmer over medium heat while stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Then remove the simple syrup from the heat and let it cool down. After the simple syrup has cooled off a bit, add it to a large pitcher along with the fresh lemon juice and 3 cups of cold water. Then stir the mixture together well. Now, give your lemonade a taste and adjust the flavor if needed by adding more sugar to make it sweeter or more lemon juice to make it more tart. You can also add some more water if you find your lemonade to be both too tart and too sweet. Once you’re happy with the taste of your lemonade, put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to chill. Then once it’s nice and cold, fill your favorite glasses with ice cubes and then pour the lemonade over the ice. Now, finish the drink with some slices of lemon and fresh mint to garnish if you like, and enjoy!
Storage
This lemonade will keep for up to one week in the fridge. It’s also possible to store it in the freezer for up to 6 months in an airtight container, which makes this a fantastic easy make-ahead beverage option for your next party!
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