Fresh-Squeezed Homemade Lemonade
Your new main squeeze: sweet, vibrant, and refreshing.
Servings: 1 Quart
Ingredients
- 4 cups cold water, divided (3 1/3 cups and 2/3 cup)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- Pinch kosher salt
- 2/3 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice, from 5 to 6 lemons, plus one more to slice for garnishes
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cranberry juice (optional)
- Muddling garnishes, such as fresh rosemary, thyme, or mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Make a simple syrup by combining the sugar with 2/3 cup of the water. Heat in a small pot or in a microwave-safe bowl or cup until the sugar has fully dissolved.
- Combine the rest of the water, the lemon juice, and the simple syrup into a pitcher with a good amount of ice. Also add the cranberry juice if making pink lemonade.
- Stir well and serve ice cold with thin slices of lemon or other garnishes.
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is provided for courtesy purposes only, and is an estimate not verified by medical or nutrition experts. Read the full nutrition disclaimer.
