Beat the summer heat with this delightful homemade lemonade recipe. Made from fresh lemons, this lemonade is sweet, tangy, and incredibly refreshing. Serve it chilled on a lazy summer afternoon and enjoy the burst of citrus flavors. With just a few simple ingredients, you can prepare this delicious lemonade in no time. So grab a glass, relax, and sip on this cool drink that will instantly transport you to lemonade stand memories.
Ingredients
- 4-6 large lemons
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Directions
- Squeeze the juice from the lemons into a pitcher.
- Add sugar to the pitcher and stir well until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the cold water into the pitcher and mix everything together.
- Taste the lemonade and add more sugar if desired.
- Add ice cubes to the pitcher and stir.
- Place the pitcher in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
- When ready to serve, pour the lemonade into glasses filled with ice cubes.
- Garnish each glass with a fresh mint leaf, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C, which helps boost your immune system.
Adding fresh mint leaves to the lemonade adds a refreshing twist of flavor.
You can also add a splash of sparkling water to make the lemonade fizzy.