Description
Refreshing and revitalizing, this classic Recipe for Old Fashioned Lemonade combines the bright flavor of fresh lemons with the perfect touch of sweetness to create a quintessential summer drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Lemons
- 4–6 fresh lemons (to yield about 1 cup of juice)
Sugar
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
Water
- 4 cups of cold water
Ice
- As needed for serving
Optional Mint Leaves
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemons: Start by washing the lemons thoroughly. Cut them in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or a manual juicer to extract as much juice as possible. Aim for about one cup of fresh lemon juice.
- Make the Sugar Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water (typically one cup each). Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Allow the syrup to cool.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, cooled sugar syrup, and four cups of cold water. Stir well to mix everything together.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate your lemonade for at least one hour to let the flavors meld. Serve over ice in tall glasses, garnished with fresh mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh lemons make all the difference in flavor, so avoid bottled lemon juice.
- Adjust Sweetness: Feel free to adjust the sugar based on your preference for sweetness.
- Chill Ingredients: Using chilled water and ice will keep your lemonade cool and refreshing.
- Experiment with Flavors: Don’t hesitate to add your favorite fruits or herbs for a unique twist.
- Serve with Style: Use fun glasses and colorful straws to make serving even more enjoyable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemonade, refreshing drink, summer beverage, classic lemonade recipe