How Many Lemons to Make Lemonade

A refreshing homemade lemonade recipe that shows you exactly how many lemons to make lemonade, with simple ratios for single glasses, pitchers, and gallons.

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Course: Drinks, Mocktails

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade lemonade, How many lemons to make lemonade, how to make lemonade, lemonade recipe

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: glasses

Calories: 120kcal

Author: Sophie Lane

Equipment

Citrus juicer
Large pitcher
Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

8 medium lemons ripe
1 cup granulated sugar or honey for natural sweetener
5 cups cold water divided
2 cups ice cubes optional
Lemon slices & mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions

Roll and juice the lemons until you have 1 cup (240 ml) of lemon juice.
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and sugar. Heat until sugar dissolves, then cool. (This is your simple syrup.)
In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice, simple syrup, and 4 cups cold water. Stir well.
Add ice cubes, garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs, and serve chilled.

Notes

For stronger flavor: Use 10 lemons for extra tang.

For a lemonade gallon recipe: Use 30–35 lemons and quadruple the recipe.

Swap sugar with agave or honey for natural sweetness.

Add sparkling water for a fizzy lemonade twist.

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