Basic Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup lemon juice fresh squeezed (8 to 10 large lemons)
- 1/2 cup simple syrup (see above)
- 3 cups cold water
- 1 lemon sliced
- ice
Notes
Make a batch of homemade lemonade and garnish it with 4 tasty additions!
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (8 to 10 large lemons)
1/2 cup simple syrup (see above)
3 cups cold water
1 lemon sliced
Ice INSTRUCTIONS In a small saucepan, create a simple syrup by heating 1/2 cup water over medium heat Add 1/2 cup sugar and stir until dissolved Set aside and let cool — keep any remaining simple syrup in a sealed jar in the fridge Combine the lemon juice and simple syrup in a pitcher and stir Add 3 cups cold water Taste, and add more water if needed Add the lemon slices and ice, and serve Tip: Because individual tastes and the sweetness of lemons can vary, you’ll want to adjust your lemonade to suit your own liking. Once you’ve made the basic recipe, give it a taste and adjust the lemon juice, sweetener or water as desired. 4 Creative Lemonade Variations Pomegranate Lemonade
For each cup of homemade lemonade, add 2 tablespoons of pomegranate juice. Stir to combine. Serve over ice with a lemon slice and fresh pomegranate seeds. Rosemary Lemonade
For a pronounced rosemary flavor, add two rosemary sprigs to the simple syrup. Steep, for 10 minutes, and then strain. For a lighter rosemary flavor, add three sprigs to the lemon and simple syrup mixture. Use a wooden spoon to mash the rosemary leaves a bit. Then, proceed as above. To serve, pour rosemary-infused lemonade over ice, and garnish with a lemon slice, rosemary sprig and fresh fruit. A Half and Half
to make a classic half and half, pour 1/2 cup homemade lemonade and 1/2 cup unsweetened iced tea over ice and stir. Garnish with a lemon slice. Fruity Lemonade
Fresh berries or stone fruits add a delightful pop of flavor — as well as gorgeous color —to lemonade. Toss 1 cup sliced fruit with 1 tablespoon sugar. Mash with a fork and set aside for 15 minutes. When ready, swirl macerated fruit into the lemonade. To serve, pour fruity lemonade over ice and garnish with sliced fruit and a lemon slice. When life gives you lemons, your options are delicious! What’s your favorite way to enjoy lemonade? Tell us in the comments section below!
1/2 cup water
1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (8 to 10 large lemons)
1/2 cup simple syrup (see above)
3 cups cold water
1 lemon sliced
Ice INSTRUCTIONS In a small saucepan, create a simple syrup by heating 1/2 cup water over medium heat Add 1/2 cup sugar and stir until dissolved Set aside and let cool — keep any remaining simple syrup in a sealed jar in the fridge Combine the lemon juice and simple syrup in a pitcher and stir Add 3 cups cold water Taste, and add more water if needed Add the lemon slices and ice, and serve Tip: Because individual tastes and the sweetness of lemons can vary, you’ll want to adjust your lemonade to suit your own liking. Once you’ve made the basic recipe, give it a taste and adjust the lemon juice, sweetener or water as desired. 4 Creative Lemonade Variations Pomegranate Lemonade
For each cup of homemade lemonade, add 2 tablespoons of pomegranate juice. Stir to combine. Serve over ice with a lemon slice and fresh pomegranate seeds. Rosemary Lemonade
For a pronounced rosemary flavor, add two rosemary sprigs to the simple syrup. Steep, for 10 minutes, and then strain. For a lighter rosemary flavor, add three sprigs to the lemon and simple syrup mixture. Use a wooden spoon to mash the rosemary leaves a bit. Then, proceed as above. To serve, pour rosemary-infused lemonade over ice, and garnish with a lemon slice, rosemary sprig and fresh fruit. A Half and Half
to make a classic half and half, pour 1/2 cup homemade lemonade and 1/2 cup unsweetened iced tea over ice and stir. Garnish with a lemon slice. Fruity Lemonade
Fresh berries or stone fruits add a delightful pop of flavor — as well as gorgeous color —to lemonade. Toss 1 cup sliced fruit with 1 tablespoon sugar. Mash with a fork and set aside for 15 minutes. When ready, swirl macerated fruit into the lemonade. To serve, pour fruity lemonade over ice and garnish with sliced fruit and a lemon slice. When life gives you lemons, your options are delicious! What’s your favorite way to enjoy lemonade? Tell us in the comments section below!
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