Lemonade from Scratch
A perfectly balanced lemonade that’s super refreshing! Learn to make the classic summer drink using 4 ingredients.
Servings: 1 serving (16 ounces)
Ingredients
- ¾ cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Combine hot water and sugar to make a simple syrup. Stir until the sugar dissolves.Set the temperature to 175°F if you're using an electric kettle with a temperature setting. Use filtered water if possible. There's no need to use boiling water. Simmered water will work well to dissolve the sugar.
- Chill the simple sugar in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- Once simple syrup has cooled, add the lemon juice.
- Pour the lemonade into a cup with ice.Optional: Garnish with sliced lemons.
Notes
- Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice. To make squeezing lemons fast and easy, use a citrus juicer, which catches pulp and seeds. The drink is made with 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, which is juice from 1 medium lemon.
- When picking lemons, look for ones that are heavy for their size and tender to the touch. This means they’re ripe and juicy.
- Prepare the lemonade in advance and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 56 | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.1mg