Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine sugar and 1 cup of water in a saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let cool.
- Mix lemon juice, sugar syrup, and remaining 3 cups of cold water in a pitcher.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve over ice.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste for a sweeter or tangier lemonade.
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg