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A glass of classic homemade lemonade with fresh lemon slices and ice cubes

Quick way to grow Lemonade (Classic Homemade)

This recipe is a quick and easy way to make classic homemade lemonade from scratch. Perfect for a refreshing drink on a hot day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 large lemons
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 cups cold water

Equipment

  • citrus juicer
  • large pitcher
  • spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Juice the lemons to get approximately 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
  2. In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice and granulated sugar, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.
  3. Add the cold water to the pitcher and stir well.
  4. Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired, or dilute with more water if it's too strong.
  5. Serve the lemonade immediately over ice, optionally garnished with lemon slices or fresh mint.

Notes

For an extra touch, you can muddle some fresh mint leaves in the pitcher before adding the water for a refreshing mint lemonade. You can also experiment with different sweeteners like honey or agave nectar.