Description
Indulge in the ultimate summer refreshment with this homemade lemonade recipe. Bursting with zesty lemon flavor, this delightful drink is not only easy to make but also a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or simply enjoying on your patio, this lemonade offers a vibrant taste and a refreshing chill that can brighten up even the hottest days. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a pitcher of this thirst-quenching beverage in no time. Customize it to your liking by adjusting the sweetness or adding fresh herbs and fruits. Dive into the summery goodness of homemade lemonade today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups water (divided)
- 1 cup sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 8 lemons)
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar. Boil over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest. Let it cool for about 5 minutes.
- In a pitcher, mix the remaining 5 cups of water with the fresh lemon juice. Strain the cooled sugar mixture into the pitcher to remove zest.
- Add ice cubes and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg