Drinks

Classic Lemonade

Name: Classic Lemonade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Drinks
Ingredients: 1 cup Fresh lemon juice; 2 cups Cold water; 1/2 cup Granulated sugar; 1/2 cup Hot water; 1 cup Ice cubes; 4 slices Lemon slices, for serving; 2 sprigs Fresh mint sprigs, for serving

A simple, bright lemonade made by dissolving sugar in water, then balancing it with fresh lemon juice and plenty of ice. It tastes clean and tart, with a soft sweetness that lets the citrus stay front and center.

10 minsPrep

5 minsCook

EasyDifficulty

160 kcal per serving0g protein 42g carbs 0g fat

Watch it madeFood Wishes · 5:20

Ingredients

Fresh lemon juice1 cup
Cold water2 cups
Granulated sugar1/2 cup
Hot water1/2 cup
Ice cubes1 cup
Lemon slices, for serving4 slices
Fresh mint sprigs, for serving2 sprigs

Method

Make a simple syrup by stirring the sugar into the hot water until fully dissolved.
Pour the lemon juice into a pitcher and add the simple syrup.
Add the cold water and stir well to combine.
Taste and adjust with a little more water if you want it less tart, or a little more lemon juice if you want it brighter.
Fill two glasses with ice, pour in the lemonade, and garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs.