Homemade Lemonade Recipe
We love this Homemade Lemonade Recipe - especially because only three ingredients and 15 minutes stand between you and a glass of perfectly sweet and slightly tart homemade lemonade!
Servings: 8
Calories: 151kcal
Ingredients
- 7 cups water divided
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice about 8 lemons
- lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup water and sugar into a small pot and simmer over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Transfer simple syrup to a large bowl and stir in lemon juice.
- Stir in remaining 6 cups water until completely combined.
- Fill a large pitcher with ice and pour in lemonade.
- Fill glasses with ice and lemon slices. Pour lemonade into glasses and serve.
Notes
**recipe makes 8 cups - each serving is 1 cup**
Storage Information and Shelf Life
Once made, store lemonade in a covered pitcher in the fridge for up to 1 week.
This recipe is freezer-friendly, which makes it easy to enjoy a glass whenever the craving strikes. Make your concentrate with simple syrup and lemon juice and freeze into ice cubes before adding water.
Store the lemonade cubes in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months. When you want to make your lemonade, remove as many ice cubes as you want, let them thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature, and add enough water to taste!
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.04mg