Classic Summer Lemonade
Classic Summer Lemonade is the ultimate refreshment for hot days, combining the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. This easy-to-make drink brightens up any gathering and evokes memories of sun-soaked afternoons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Juice the lemons until you have 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely (1-2 minutes).
- Gradually add in 4 cups of cold water while stirring. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves or lemon slices if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg