Description
Experience the refreshing taste of homemade lemonade with this easy and delightful recipe. Perfect for hot summer days, this zesty drink combines the bright flavors of fresh lemons and sugar, creating a thirst-quenching beverage that will please everyone. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a pitcher in no time, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings. Customize the sweetness to your liking or infuse it with your favorite fruits for an exciting twist. Enjoy this classic drink chilled over ice for the ultimate refreshment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups water (divided)
- 1 cup sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 1/2 cups lemon juice (about 8 lemons)
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the sugar syrup by combining 3 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves completely (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Add lemon zest to the hot sugar mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes to infuse flavor. Cool in the fridge if desired.
- In a large pitcher, mix together lemon juice and remaining water (5 cups). Strain cooled syrup into the pitcher to remove zest.
- Add ice cubes to the pitcher and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 106
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.02g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg