Easy Lemonade Recipe with Lemon Juice & Simple Syrup
Enjoy a taste of sunshine with this Easy Lemonade Recipe! It combines the zing of fresh lemon juice and homemade simple syrup for a sweet and refreshing drink. For a twist, try variations like Blue Lemonade, Rose Lemonade, or Lemon + Mint for a unique and delightful flavor experience.
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Servings: 2 liters of lemonade
Ingredients
- Lemonade Base
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup organic cane sugar
- 1 cup lemon juice with pulp removed - 5–6 medium lemons
- To Serve
- 3 –4 cups cold water - still or sparkling
- Lemon slices
- Ice
Instructions
- Make lemonade base: Into a small pot over medium heat, add cane sugar and water, and stir until sugar has dissolved. Set aside to cool for an hour, then stir in the lemon juice.
- Make lemonade: Into a 64oz (2 liter) pitcher, add lemonade base then top off with cold still or sparkling water, lemon slices, and, stir to combine.
- Serve: Serve immediately while cold and refreshing.
- Store: The lemonade base can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days. Lemonade (base and still water only) can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Before serving, add lemon slices and ice.
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