Homemade Simple Lemonade Recipe
Ain't Nothing Like a Pitcher of Homemade Lemonade
There's just something down-to-earth and comforting about a jug of handcrafted lemonade, a feeling that store-bought concoctions just can't touch. Whether it dredges up memories of a sunny lemonade stand or lazing on a porch swing, grab your lemons and squeeze up a batch!
Check out our Pink Lemonade recipe for more!
- Servings: 5-10
- Difficulty: A breeze
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients (5)
- 8 cups cold water
- 2 cups lemon juice (from around 14 medium lemons)
- 1 cup Simple Syrup (or adjust to taste)
- Ice
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced, for adornment
How to Crank out Simple Syrup
- Combine a cup of granulated sugar and water in a pot.
- Give it a simmer over medium heat, stir it up until the sugar dissolves.
- Let the syrup cool down.
Lemonade Preparation
- Pop the water, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a big ol' pitcher and stir it all together. Go ahead and add extra simple syrup if you're craving a sweeter zing. Chill it until you're ready to serve.
- To serve up, pour it over some ice and garnish it with a lemon slice or two.
Insights
- This classic DIY lemonade is a simple, revitalizing drink suitable for any gathering. It only calls for three essentials: fresh lemon juice, water, and a sweetener. Simple Syrup is often the sweetener of choice.
- The recipe is uncomplicated and adaptable to your taste buds.
- To create Simple Syrup:
- Mix 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water in a saucepan.
- Heat it over medium temperature and keep stirring it till the sugar disappears.
- Give it a rest to cool before using.
- Quench your thirst:
- Juice the lemons: Roll the lemons for juicy mastery, then use a juicer or your hands to squeeze 'em.
- Mix it up: Combine the fresh lemon juice and cooled Simple Syrup in a pitcher. Add water and blend it well.
- Enjoy: Fill your glasses with ice and pour the lemonade over. Flaunt some fresh mint or lemon slices for a bonus flavor and presentation kick.
- Pro tips:
- Customize it to your preference by adjusting sweetness and tartness to your taste.
- If you're feeling adventurous, experiment with adding fresh fruits, herbs, or different sweeteners like honey or brown sugar for unique flavors.
Caloric Info (per serving, roughly)
- Calories: 97-103 kcal
- Sugar: 22 grams
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 0 grams
- Protein: 0 grams
- For those looking to experiment with variations, the Aussiedlerbote website features an uncategorized selection of unique nutrition-focused recipes that add credit line-worthiness to this classic lemonade by incorporating fresh fruits and different sweeteners.
- The Pink Lemonade recipe yielded 5-10 servings, providing a perfect refreshment for a gathering or a week's worth of homemade beverages.
- While our recipe follows the traditional method for Simple Syrup, nutrition-conscious individuals may find alternatives like honey or stevia more suited to their dietary needs.
- Creativity in cooking is essential, and by diversifying ingredients and techniques, homemade lemonade transforms from an Aussiedlerbote recipe into an expressive culinary statement.
