The best homemade lemonade has only three ingredients and is quick and easy to make. All you need is lemons, sugar (or syrup), and water to create the perfect sweet-tart balance of classic lemonade. This drink is perfect for hot summer days and can be made in large quantities to serve a large crowd at parties and gatherings.
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ingredient
- lemon: If possible, be sure to add fresh lemons to your lemonade. Lemon Squeezer To make juicing easier.
- sugar: The secret to getting the most evenly sweet lemonade (without the sugar granules settling at the bottom of the pitcher) is to dissolve the sugar in the hot water before mixing in the lemon juice. Also buy a bottle You can buy simple syrup from the store, or you can make your own simple syrup instead.
- water: Tap water is fine, but purified or filtered water will taste cleaner.
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Dissolve sugar in water: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil on the stove, then remove from heat, add sugar and stir until dissolved. Cool slightly.
Juice Lemon: Using a knife, cut the lemon in half crosswise. Lemon Squeezer or juicer Extract the lemon juice.
Mix together: Pour the sugar water into the kettle, add the remaining 4 cups of cold water, then add the lemon juice. Stir to combine.
provide: When serving, fill the glass with ice and pour the lemonade over it. Enjoy!
memo: If you make it with a simple syrupFirst, skip to the juicing step, add all the water and syrup to the juice and stir to combine. Easy!
tip: Try adding soda water to your lemonade for a fizzy version.
Tips for making
- Try rolling a lemon: It may sound strange, but if you cut the lemon and roll it firmly on the counter before squeezing the juice, the juice will come out better and it will be easier to squeeze the juice.
- Grab the ice: Do not put ice directly into the lemonade pitcher, as it will melt and dilute the liquid. Place ice in each glass, then pour the lemonade over it.
- Making frozen lemonade: To make slushy lemonade, blend the sugar and lemon a little stronger, put it in a blender, add some ice, and you have a frozen dessert.
tip: Don’t forget that you can adjust the lemonade to your taste! Add more sugar to sweeten it (or add more water if you’ve already made it to make it less sweet) and add more lemon to taste.
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- Arnold Palmer: Make an easy Arnold Palmer by adding iced tea to lemonade.
- Strawberry Lemonade: Add fresh strawberry puree to create a berry dessert.
- Mint Lemonade: If you want to add a mint flavor, crush some fresh mint leaves in the bottom of the kettle before adding the ingredients.
- Rosemary Lemonade: Rosemary adds an earthy flavor to tart lemonade.
- Pink Lemonade: Add some color by adding watermelon for a natural pink hue.
- Spike Lemonade: If you want to make a lemonade with alcohol, add a splash of vodka or gin to the glass.
Can you freeze fresh lemonade?
Yes! Simply place the lemon juice and syrup in a freezer bag (or put it in an ice cube tray, freeze it, then place it in the bag), thaw the frozen lemonade concentrate in the freezer, then add the water.
How do you make protein syrup?
To make your own simple syrup, combine 2 cups of sugar and 2 cups of water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved and there are no lumps.
Do not boil simple syrup longer than it takes to melt. If you boil syrup too long, it will eventually caramelize.
Pour after cooling. party Keep it in the refrigerator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you use bottled lemons to make lemonade?
Fresh is always best, but in a pinch, bottled lemon juice will work just fine.
What is the best way to store lemonade?
Store lemonade in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If you only have a pitcher without a lid, cover the container with plastic wrap to seal it.
How long can homemade lemonade last in the refrigerator?
Homemade lemonade can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Store without ice to prevent the mixture from diluting.
Can I use honey instead of sugar in lemonade?
Yes, you can use honey instead of sugar or syrup, but it will not taste like the classic version of lemonade.
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Dissolve sugar in water: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil on the stove, then remove from heat, add sugar and stir until dissolved. Cool slightly.
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Juice Lemon: Using a knife, cut the lemon in half crosswise. Lemon Squeezer or juicer Extract the lemon juice.
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Mix together: Pour the sugar water into the kettle, add the remaining 4 cups of cold water, then add the lemon juice. Stir to combine.
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provide: When serving, fill the glass with ice and pour the lemonade over it. Enjoy!
Note
memo: If you make it with a simple syrupFirst, skip to the juicing step, add all the water and syrup to the juice and stir to combine. Easy!
Tips for making
- Try rolling a lemon: It may sound strange, but if you cut the lemon and roll it firmly on the counter before squeezing the juice, the juice will come out better and it will be easier to squeeze the juice.
- Grab the ice: Do not put ice directly into the lemonade pitcher, as it will melt and dilute the liquid. Place ice in each glass, then pour the lemonade over it.
- Making frozen lemonade: To make slushy lemonade, blend the sugar and lemon a little stronger, put it in a blender, add some ice, and enjoy it as a frozen dessert.
- Sparkling Lemonade: Try adding soda water to your lemonade for a fizzy version.
Lemonade Variations
- Arnold Palmer: Make an easy Arnold Palmer by adding iced tea to lemonade.
- Strawberry Lemonade: Add fresh strawberry puree to create a berry dessert.
- Mint Lemonade: If you want to add a mint flavor, crush some fresh mint leaves in the bottom of the kettle before adding the ingredients.
- Rosemary Lemonade: Rosemary adds an earthy flavor to tart lemonade.
- Pink Lemonade: Add some color by adding watermelon for a natural pink hue.
- Spike Lemonade: If you want to make a lemonade with alcohol, add a splash of vodka or gin to the glass.
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