Homemade Lemonade Recipe
This lemonade recipe is made with fresh lemon juice, sugar, and water. It's not too sweet or too sour, this homemade lemonade is just right!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup cane sugar
- 4 cups water divided
- 1 tablespoon rose water optional
- 1 cup lemon juice about 4-6 lemons
Instructions
- Start by making a simple syrup by combining ½ cup water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is thickened but still clear colored, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, add the rose water.
- Pour the simple syrup into a serving pitcher. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice on top along with the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir to combine and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- When ready to serve, add ice cubes and sliced lemons
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Notes
Storage: Store the lemonade in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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