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Homemade Lemonade

This Homemade Lemonade is sweet and tart, completely refreshing, and perfect for Summertime sipping. Know what's even better? You only need THREE ingredients to make it!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Non-Alcoholic
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 202kcal
Author: Lauren Pacek

Ingredients

For the simple syrup

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups water

Everything else

  • 1.5 cups lemon juice freshly squeezed (see notes)
  • 4 cups water
  • fresh mint for garnish (optional)

Instructions

To make the simple syrup

  • In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and 2 cups of water.
  • Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved completely.
  • Remove from the heat and allow it to cool completely.

To make the lemonade

  • Add the cooled simple syrup, lemon juice, and water to a pitcher.
  • Stir to combine.

Notes

  • 8-10 juicy lemons should yield approximately 1.5 cups of juice

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Sodium: 19mg | Sugar: 51g