The Best Homemade Lemonade Recipe

This Homemade Lemonade is the perfect, timeless drink for the summer. This lemonade recipe is easy, sweet, and refreshing. It is made with only simple ingredients! Once you try this homemade lemonade recipe, you will wonder why you every wanted to buy store-bought versions in the first place!

Summer is here, and it is definitely a hot one! Summertime is my absolute favorite time to make my favorite perfect drink recipes. I really enjoy making mocktails, cocktails, and all things cold. One of my go-to favorites also happens to be one of the best drinks to make, a nice cold glass of lemonade!

Homemade lemonade is one of the fastest drinks that you will ever make. It is also one of my favorites because it is so darn simple. I usually whip this up in a matter of minutes while my kids are playing outside or enjoying a swim in the pool. We try to stay cool as much as we can, and this lemonade helps beat the heat!

RECIPES TO MAKE WITH LEMONADE

If you find yourself asking what to serve with lemonade, I have to ask you…..Are you kidding me!? Lemonade goes with any and everything, but if you are looking for some inspiration, try some of these:

• The Best Cowboy Bacon Burger Patties
• The Most Delicious Smoky Chipotle Burger Patties
• The Best Texas Chili Dogs
• The Best Restaurant-Style Homemade Salsa Recipe

THE MOST REFRESHING LEMONADE

You know I am a fan of having easy, go-to recipes to keep in your back pocket! This lemonade is no exception. Lemonade is easy to make, but it is also important to realize that an excellent lemonade recipe will strike the perfect balance between tangy and sweet.

LEMONADE INGREDIENTS

Jump to the bottom of the recipe card below this post for full ingredient measurements and instructions.

• Lemons – About 10 lemons, save some of the zest!
• Water – Spring, distilled or filtered, you choose. Plain ole tap water works fine though.
• Sugar – I use 1 1/2 cups of cane sugar, but feel free to use and adjust the sugar accordingly.

HOW TO MAKE LEMONADE

Follow these simple steps to make delicious lemonade:

1. Make The Simple Syrup – Add one cup of water along with all of the sugar to a saucepan. Stir well and allow to simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
2. Juice & Zest The Lemons – Begin by first zesting the lemons, then juice them and set aside.
3. Mix – In a glass pitcher, add together the lemon juice, water, and simple syrup. Mix well to combine. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill.
4. Serve – Remove the lemonade from the refrigerator and serve over ice.

LEMONADE PRO TIPS

1. Zest your lemons before juicing
2. Taste as you go. Always be sure to check the amount of sugar and adjust accordingly.
3. Allow the simple syrup to cool down completely before adding to your lemonade.
4. Use small to medium-sized, ripe lemons.
5. Place lemons in the microwave for 10-15 seconds for easier squeezing.

Did you make this recipe?

Great! Now let me know how you liked it. What is your favorite summertime beverage? Follow me on YouTube, Pinterest, and Instagram. You can also sign up for my newsletter for the latest updates. Tag @sheaddsflavor on Instagram and hashtag it #sheaddsflavor to share your creations with me. I can’t wait to see your photos!

While I have you here… may I suggest a few for you to try next:

• How To Make Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
• Easy Homemade Fruit Popsicles
• Homemade Peach Iced Tea Recipe

Until next time. Keep following and commenting. Join me on Youtube next week where I will be cooking up another recipe and maybe telling a few of my terrible jokes! Yes, that’s right.

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