Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 4 cups (960 ml) cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice and sugar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add the cold water and mix well. Adjust the sweetness to your preference.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a twist, add sliced strawberries or raspberries for a fruity flavor.
- Adjust sugar based on your tartness preference; use more for sweeter lemonade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: lemonade, fresh lemonade, homemade drink