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CLASSIC LEMONADE

Few beverages capture the essence of summer quite like a glass of classic lemonade. With its perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, lemonade has been a favorite refreshment for centuries. Made from just a few simple ingredients—fresh lemon juice, sugar, and water—it offers a bright, invigorating taste that is both nostalgic and universally appealing.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, French, Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice 4-6 Lemons.
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 5 Cups Cold Water
  • 6 Slices Lemon Garnish.
  • 6 Sprigs Mint Garnish.

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar with 1 cup of the water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. This creates a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice and cooled simple syrup. Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water and stir well.
  3. Taste and adjust: Add more water if too tart. Add a little more lemon juice if too sweet.
  4. Chill thoroughly and serve over ice with lemon slices and mint.