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Lemonade

A refreshing homemade lemonade made with fresh lemons, sugar, and water—perfect for hot days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Component
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 4–6 lemons
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 1 cup ice cubes
Optional Garnish
  • lemon slices
  • mint leaves

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • juicer
  • pitcher

Method
 

  1. Squeeze fresh lemons to obtain one cup of juice and remove seeds.
  2. Heat sugar with one cup of water until dissolved to make simple syrup, then cool.
  3. Mix lemon juice, syrup, and remaining water in a pitcher, stir well, add ice, and serve.

Notes

Adjust sweetness to taste and experiment with flavors like mint, strawberry, or sparkling water.