Homemade Lemonade Recipe
This homemade lemonade is everything a summer drink should be—bright, tart, sweet, and endlessly refreshing. Made with fresh lemons, a touch of sugar, and cold water, it’s a timeless classic that tastes like sunshine in a glass. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or hosting a weekend brunch, this lemonade brings simple joy with every sip. You’ll love how easy it is to customize—add mint, berries, or even sparkling water to make it your own. It’s the kind of recipe that becomes a go-to in your kitchen—quick to whip up, delicious to share, and always satisfying.
Ingredients
Instructions
Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan. Heat until the sugar dissolves to make simple syrup. Let it cool.
Juice the lemons, removing seeds and straining the juice.
Mix lemon juice and cooled syrup in a large pitcher.
Add 4 to 5 cups cold water and stir. Taste and adjust if needed.
Chill and serve over ice. Garnish with lemon slices or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 6
- Calories
- 130 calories
- Sugar Content
- 28g
- Sodium Content
- 5mg
- Fat Content
- 0g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 0g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 0g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 34g
- Fiber Content
- 0g
- Protein Content
- 0g
- Cholesterol Content
- 0mg
