Description
A refreshing lemonade that combines sharp lemon juice and silky simple syrup for a smooth, invigorating drink perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 240 ml (1 cup) Fresh lemon juice
- 200 g (1 cup) Granulated sugar
- 240 ml (1 cup) Hot water (for syrup)
- 1000 ml (4 cups) Cold water
- Ice (as needed to chill)
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
- Fresh mint (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup by combining 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar and 240 ml (1 cup) hot water in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 2–3 minutes; do not boil. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
- Juice 6–8 lemons to get 240 ml (1 cup) fresh lemon juice. Strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds and excess pulp if desired.
- Pour the cooled syrup into a pitcher and add the 240 ml (1 cup) lemon juice. Stir for 15–20 seconds to blend.
- Add 1000 ml (4 cups) cold water to the pitcher, stir, and taste. Adjust sweetness by adding more lemon juice or syrup as needed.
- Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to let flavors marry. Serve over ice and garnish with thin lemon slices and mint.
Notes
Simple syrup and lemon concentrate can be prepared separately and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Adjust sweetness and tartness to taste using additional lemon juice or syrup as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg