Classic Lemonade

Posted on March 29, 2024

Nothing beats the classic taste of homemade lemonade on a hot day. This Classic Lemonade recipe takes you back to the basics, combining freshly squeezed lemon juice, water, sugar, and ice to create the ultimate refreshing drink. With its perfect balance of sweet and tart, this lemonade is a timeless favorite that's sure to please everyone. Whether you're lounging in the backyard, hosting a summer barbecue, or just need a quick pick-me-up, this classic lemonade is the perfect way to cool down and enjoy the simple pleasures in life.

Drinks, Lemonade

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Ingredients

4 lemons

2-3 sprigs of fresh mint

Ice cubes

4 tablespoons sugar

Water

Execution

1

Juice the Lemons: Squeeze the juice from 3 lemons. Pour the juice into a pitcher.

2

Prepare the Remaining Lemon: Cut the remaining lemon into slices or wedges. Add them to the pitcher with the fresh mint leaves. Lightly crush them to release some juice.

3

Add Ice: Fill the pitcher with ice cubes to cool the lemonade.

4

Dissolve the Sugar: In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons of sugar with 1/2 cup of warm water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Pour this mixture into the pitcher.

5

Mix and Serve: Fill the rest of the pitcher with cool water. Stir well to combine everything together. Serve the lemonade over ice for a refreshing drink.

Additional tips

• You can adjust the amount of sugar based on your preferred sweetness level. Add more if you like it sweeter.
• To enhance the flavor, you can add more fresh mint leaves when serving.
• This lemonade is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge and consumed within 1-2 days. Give it a good stir before serving again.

Classic Lemonade

There’s nothing more refreshing than a glass of homemade lemonade on a warm day. This Classic Lemonade recipe keeps things simple, mixing freshly squeezed lemon juice, water, sugar, and ice for the ultimate cool drink. With the perfect blend of sweetness and tang, it’s a timeless favorite that everyone will love. Whether you’re relaxing in the yard, throwing a summer BBQ, or just craving a quick refreshment, this lemonade is the ideal way to chill and savor life’s simple joys.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

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• 4 lemons
• 2-3 sprigs of fresh mint
• Ice cubes
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• Water

Instructions

 

• Juice the Lemons: Squeeze the juice from 3 lemons. Pour the juice into a pitcher.
• Prepare the Remaining Lemon: Cut the remaining lemon into slices or wedges. Add them to the pitcher with the fresh mint leaves. Lightly crush them to release some juice.
• Add Ice: Fill the pitcher with ice cubes to cool the lemonade.
• Dissolve the Sugar: In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons of sugar with 1/2 cup of warm water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Pour this mixture into the pitcher.
• Mix and Serve: Fill the rest of the pitcher with cool water. Stir well to combine everything together. Serve the lemonade over ice for a refreshing drink.

Notes

• You can adjust the amount of sugar based on your preferred sweetness level. Add more if you like it sweeter.
• To enhance the flavor, you can add more fresh mint leaves when serving.
• This lemonade is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge and consumed within 1-2 days. Give it a good stir before serving again.

Keyword lemonade

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