Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Recipe
This fresh squeezed lemonade is as simple as it gets and tastes like something straight from Grandma’s kitchen. It’s perfectly sweet, a little tart, and so refreshing on a warm day. Once you make it this way, you’ll never go back to the powdered stuff.
Servings 2 Quarts
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Sugar
- 2 Cups Water
- 6 Lemons juiced
- 1 Quart Water
Instructions
- Boil 2 cups of sugar and 2 cups of water together for 5 minutes, stirring often. This creates the sugar syrup.
- Let mixture cool in refrigerator for approximately 1 hour.
- While sugar syrup is cooling, use a citrus juicer to juice 6 fresh lemons.
- Stir together the sugar syrup, lemon juice, and quart of water.
- Let mixture chill or serve immediately over ice.
Notes
Helpful Tips
- Roll the lemons before juicing – Press and roll them on the counter to help release more juice.
- Use room temperature lemons – They’re easier to juice and give you more liquid than cold ones.
- Strain the juice if needed – This helps remove seeds and excess pulp for a smoother drink.
- Let the syrup cool completely – Adding it too warm can make the lemonade taste slightly off and less refreshing.
- Taste and adjust before serving – Add a little more water or lemon juice to get it just how you like it.