Quick and easy homemade lemonade using only four simple ingredients. The lemonade is made by boiling sugar and water together to create a simple syrup. This syrup will sweeten the lemonade. The syrup is mixed with water and lemon juice. This homemade lemonade makes the perfect beverage to enjoy on a hot summer day, and it is so easy to make.
The simple sugar syrup is made by combining granulated sugar with equal parts water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Let the mixture simmer for a couple of minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool completely before adding to the lemonade. Once the syrup is cooled, in a large pitcher, combine the remaining water with lemon juice and the syrup. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
Homemade Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Place sugar and one cup of water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. let cool completely.
- In a large pitcher, combine 4 cups water, lemon juice, and the sugar mixture. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
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