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The perfect summer drink — freshly squeezed lemons, simple syrup, and cold water. Bright, tart, and refreshing. Served over ice with a sprig of mint. Nothing beats homemade lemonade.
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6
Cuisine
American
Rating
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
15 min
Ingredients
- 6-8 large lemons (about 200ml fresh juice)
- 150g sugar
- 200ml water (for simple syrup)
- 800ml cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint and lemon slices to garnish
Instructions
- 1
Make simple syrup: combine sugar and 200ml water in a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves. Cool completely.
- 2
Juice lemons — you need about 200ml fresh juice. Roll lemons on the counter first to maximize juice.
- 3
Combine lemon juice, simple syrup, and cold water in a pitcher. Stir well.
- 4
Taste and adjust — add more syrup for sweetness or more lemon juice for tartness.
- 5
Serve over ice with lemon slices and fresh mint.
- 6
Keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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