Lemonade Recipe

You only need three ingredients to make this classic homemade Lemonade Recipe. It’s so simple and refreshing–perfect for a summer day! Recipe includes a how-to video.

I know some of you are going to see this and think, “Do we really need a lemonade recipe?”. Sure lemonade is one of those things that can be thrown together and still taste great (like mac and cheese or French toast); however, having a reliable recipe is still important.

Lemonade is easy to make, but getting the ratios right is critical. Too much lemon and it’s too tart and undrinkable, and too much water and it’s, well, watered down. What I’m sharing today is a perfectly balanced lemonade recipe that everyone is going to love.

Homemade Lemonade Recipe

A simple and refreshing homemade lemonade recipe! You only need sugar, water, and lemons to make this classic drink recipe. Check out the step-by-step video just below the recipe! This recipe makes 1/2 gallon of lemonade but can successfully be doubled!

Prep: 10min

Total: 15min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 8 oz glass

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 8 oz glass, calories 103 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Sodium 8 mg, Sugar 26 g

Ingredients:

• 6 cups water (divided (1.4liter))
• 1 cup granulated sugar ((200g))
• 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice¹ (seeds removed, pulp may remain (236ml))

Instruction:

1. Combine 1 cup (236ml) water and 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan. Place over medium-low heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside, allow to cool for 10 minutes.
2. Pour 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice into a pitcher. Add sugar/water mixture (simple syrup).
3. Add remaining 5 cups (1180ml) water and stir well. Pour over ice and serve, or transfer to refrigerator and allow to chill several hours before serving.

Homemade Lemonade

The best fresh squeezed Lemonade recipe, made with just 3 ingredients! It’s perfectly sweet and our favorite refreshing summer drink.

Prep: 5min

Total: 10min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 232 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Sodium 17 mg, Sugar 58 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, unSaturated Fat 2 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (, about 6-8 lemons)
• 4 1/2 – 5 cups water (, divided)

Instruction:

1. Combine sugar and 2 cups water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
2. Strain the lemon juice through a fine-mesh sieve into a 2-quart pitcher. Add simple syrup and stir to combine. Refrigerate until cold.
3. When ready to serve, add 2 1/2 cups of cold water and stir. Taste, and add more water if it’s too sweet. Serve over ice, if desired.

The Perfect Homemade Lemonade

When life gives you lemons, you make fresh lemonade! My homemade lemonade recipe only uses three ingredients and less sugar than store-bought.

Total: 5min

Serving Size: 1 cup

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 cup, calories 195 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 0.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Saturated Fat 0.02 g, Sodium 47 mg, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 51 g, unSaturated Fat 0.012 g

Ingredients:

• 3 cups water
• 1 cup lemon juice (4-6 lemons)
• 1 cup simple syrup (1:1 ratio sugar to water)

Instruction:

1. For your simple syrup, mix sugar and water (ratio 1:1 – e.g. 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar in volume) in a small saucepan. Stir to combine and simmer until the sugar has dissolved and formed a syrup. For more info and tricks on the perfect syrup, follow my How-To Guide.
2. Juice your lemons. I’ve found the best method for a smooth lemonade recipe with lemons is to use an electric juicer – but if you don’t have one, you can discover my other juicing methods here.
3. Combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, cold water, and simple syrup into a jug or bottle and stir.
4. Optionally, add herbs or other fruit, for garnish, and serve with or without ice cubes.

How to Make Homemade Lemonade Using Real Lemons

FAQ

What is the 7 step in making lemonade?

• Slice the lemons in half.
• Squeeze them into a large measuring cup. A citrus juicer or squeezer makes this process easier. There should be about 1 1/2 cups of lemon juice to make 2 quarts of lemonade.
• Remove any seeds.
• Combine the lemon juice and sugar, stir into the cold water. Serve over ice.

Is lemonade just lemon juice and water?

How does Paula Deen make lemonade?

How to make fresh lemonade Martha Stewart?

1. In a large saucepan, heat sugar and 1 cup water over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves; remove from heat.
2. Stir in lemon juice and 6 cups water. Strain, if desired, into a large container; refrigerate until cool, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve over ice.