Easy Lemonade Recipe

A refreshing, classic homemade lemonade that comes together in minutes with just three simple ingredients—lemons, sugar, and water. Perfect for kids, summer parties, or anytime you need a quick and easy drink.

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Course: Beverages

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy lemonade recipe, quick lemonade recipe, simple lemonade recipe

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: glasses

Calories: 120kcal

Equipment

Pitcher
Lemon juicer or reamer
Spoon (for stirring)
Measuring cup

Ingredients

1 cup fresh lemon juice about 6–8 lemons
1 cup granulated sugar or honey as an alternative
4 cups cold water
Ice cubes optional
Lemon slices or mint sprigs for garnish optional

Instructions

Juice lemons until you have 1 cup of lemon juice.
In a pitcher, combine sugar and 1 cup of warm water. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely (simple syrup).
Add the lemon juice and remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices or mint if desired.

Notes

For easy lemonade recipe for kids, add ½ cup more sugar or dilute with extra water for a gentler flavor.

To make easy pink lemonade recipe, stir in ½ cup cranberry or pomegranate juice.

For an easy lemonade recipe from concentrate, mix 1 can of frozen concentrate with 3 cans cold water.

Turn leftovers into lemonade ice cubes to chill future drinks without watering them down.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Sodium: 5mg | Sugar: 28g