This classic lemonade recipe is the one my mom used to make for me when I was little. Ah, the taste of summer! It’s the perfect combination of sweet and tart. When using a clear pitcher, adding a few of the juiced lemon halves makes it look prettier.
Prep Time::10 mins
Total Time::10 mins
Servings::6
Ingredients
6 lemons
1 cup white sugar
6 cups water, or more as needed
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Juice lemons; you should have 1 cup juice.
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Combine juice, sugar, and water in a 1/2-gallon pitcher. Stir until sugar dissolves. Taste and add more water if desired.
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Chill and serve over ice.
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS Recipe Tip
To make juicing the lemons easier, roll each firmly between your hand and the countertop before cutting in half and juicing.