Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade by the Glass

Refreshing homemade lemonade couldn't be easier - one glass at a time! Whip some up and you'll be sipping before you know it.

Perfect Lemonade PREP TIME10 mins TOTAL TIME10 mins SERVINGS6 servings For more intense lemon flavor, grate the zest from one fresh lemon and add the zest to the simple syrup as you are making it. Once the sugar has dissolved in the water remove from heat and let the zest seep in the simple syrup for several minutes, then strain out the zest when you add the simple syrup to the lemon juice.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar (can reduce to 3/4 cup)

• 1 cup water (for the simple syrup)

• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 2 to 3 cups cold water, to dilute

Method: Simple Syrup

1. Make the simple syrup: Place the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Stir so that the sugar dissolves completely and remove from heat.
   

2. Juice the lemons: While the water is heating for the simple syrup, juice your lemons. Depending on the size of the lemons, 4 to 6 of them should be enough for 1 cup of juice.
   

3. Mix the lemonade: Pour the juice and the simple syrup sugar water into a serving pitcher. Add 2 to 3 cups of cold water and taste. Add more water if you would like it to be more diluted (though note that when you add ice, it will melt and naturally dilute the lemonade). If the lemonade is a little sweet for your taste, add a little more straight lemon juice to it.
   

4. Chill and serve: Refrigerate 30 to 40 minutes. Serve with ice and sliced lemons. Did you love this recipe? Give us some stars below! Simply Recipes / Michelle Becker

NUTRITION FACTS

(PER SERVING)

104 CALORIES

0g FAT

27g CARBS

0g PROTEIN Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.