Description
Learn how to make refreshing lemonade from scratch with just a few simple ingredients. This homemade lemonade is perfect for hot summer days or anytime you need a cool, citrusy drink.
Ingredients
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Simple Syrup:
- ¾ cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Lemonade:
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Make Simple Syrup: Combine hot water and sugar to make a simple syrup. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Set the temperature to 175°F if using an electric kettle with a temperature setting. Use filtered water if possible. Simmered water will dissolve the sugar well.
- Chill Simple Syrup: Place the simple syrup in the fridge for 10 minutes to cool.
- Mix Lemonade: Once the simple syrup has cooled, add the lemon juice.
- Serve: Pour the lemonade over ice in a cup. Optional: Garnish with sliced lemons.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemonade, Drink, Summer, Refreshing, Citrus
