Description
Crystal-clear, refreshingly sweet, subtly tart lemonade made with fresh lemons, sugar, and ice. A classic no-cook summer beverage ready in 15 minutes.
Ingredients
8 large lemons
1 cup granulated sugar
4 cups water
12 large ice cubes
Instructions
Wash and dry 8 lemons. Cut 1/3 of the fruit to fit hand press
Roll cut lemons on counter to release juice. Press firmly until dry
Strain juice through fine mesh sieve into measuring cup
In medium bowl, whisk 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water until fully dissolved
Add remaining 3 cups water directly over sugar solution
Stir in fresh lemon juice using circular motion until fully combined
Fill 12 oz glass with large ice cubes
Pour 1 cup lemonade over ice slowly to preserve stratification
Notes
Use Meyer lemons for milder tartness
Swap sugar with 3/4 cup agave or honey
Measure lemon juice volume first to avoid over-sweetening
Use room-temperature lemons for easier juicing
Freeze leftover whole lemons in water-filled ice cube trays
Taste-test before adding syrup
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Summer Desserts
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg