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Easy lemonade recipe close-up with fresh lemons, juicer, and glass

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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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 glasses
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgSugar: 28g

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.

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