Fresh Lemonade Recipe (Best Homemade Lemonade)

Name: Fresh Lemonade Recipe (Best Homemade Lemonade)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup Granulated Sugar (2 cups granulated sugar (or preferred sweetener)); 1 cup Water (1 cup hot water + cold water (enough to fill a gallon pitcher)); 2 cup Lemon Juice (2 cups fresh lemon juice (approximately 8-10 large lemons. Roll lemons on the counter before juicing to maximize yield.)); 1 tbsp Lemon (1 tablespoon lemon zest + 1 lemon (thinly sliced, for garnish)); 0 pieces Crushed Ice Cubes (ice (for serving)); 0 pieces Mint (mint (optional, for garnish)) — optional

Fresh Lemonade Recipe (Best Homemade Lemonade) - Beverages,Drinks (American)

10 minAmerican

Servings12

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Steps

1Add the sugar to a large gallon pitcher. Pour in the hot water and stir vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved.
2Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest.
3Add cold water to fill the pitcher and mix well. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
4Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice with lemon slices and fresh mint, if desired.
5Lemonade Concentrate (Make-Ahead Option):
6Follow steps 1-2 above.
7Pour concentrate into an airtight jar and refrigerate up to 1 week.
8To serve: Mix equal parts concentrate and cold water.