Classic Homemade Lemonade Recipe

Name: Classic Homemade Lemonade Recipe
Total time: 10 mins
Ingredients: 6 lemons; 1 cup white sugar; 6 cups water, or more as needed

Enjoy a taste of summer with this classic homemade lemonade recipe, just like mom used to make! This simple lemonade is the perfect blend of sweet and tart. For a beautiful presentation, add a few juiced lemon halves to your clear pitcher.

Total time10 mins
Prep time10 mins
Yield6

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Servings

Ingredients

6 lemons lemons
1 cup white sugar
6 cups water, or more as needed

Instructions

Gather all of your ingredients.
Juice the lemons until you have 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
In a 1/2-gallon pitcher, combine the lemon juice, sugar, and water. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Taste, and add more water if needed to reach desired sweetness.
Chill in the refrigerator and serve over ice for a refreshing drink.

Nutrition

Calories: 151 kcal
Fat Content: 0 g
Fiber Content: 5 g
Sugar Content: 33 g
Sodium Content: 3 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Carbohydrate Content: 45 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g