How to make the best lemonade recipe out of freshly squeezed lemons! The use of real citrus results in an exceptionally sweet cake taste.
Compare this lemonade recipe to the store bought one and there is no competition. The it should be so! Do it the right way, and you’ll find out why this drink became so popular in the first place. They use less sugar than anything you’ll find in a store and the taste is perfectly sweet. Serve it up for summer parties or make a big pitcher to sip on all week long. In any case, you will praise him! Here it is better Lemonade Recipe: and it’s quicker and easier than most methods too.
Ingredients for the lemonade
You only need two ingredients to make freshly squeezed lemonade. Well, three ingredients if you count water! Here’s what you need to make a fresh squeeze lemonade recipe:
- Lemons: You will need about 7-8 large lemons to make a full jug for 8 servings. It’s a lot, so you can make it in a glass if you’re not serving it to guests. Scroll down!
- Sugar: The best sugar for lemonade is regular old granulated sugar. This type of sugar gives the best yellow lemonade color. You use other sugars like cane sugar or coconut blossom sugar: the color just gets a little darker. Do you like using natural sweeteners? Try this lemonade with honey or maple syrup.
How to make Lemonade… the easy way!
Many lemonade recipes call for cooking simple syrup on the stovetop. This may take some time, so we decided to make our recipe even easier. It’s true that you can’t mix sugar directly into cold water because it won’t dissolve. But we found a trick! Here’s everything you need to do for this easy lemonade recipe:
- Squeeze the lemons. This is the part of the process that takes the longest…by far! Below are some tips for juicing.
- Mix sugar with 1 cup warm the water. No simple syrup required! All you have to do is mix the sugar in lukewarm water and it will dissolve.
- Add cold water and lemon juice and a little ice. Cool it down by adding cold water, lime juice and ice. Voila: homemade lemonade!
The best way to squeeze lemons
Juicing lemons might not seem daunting… until you have to squeeze 7-8 at a time! If you don’t have a good juicer, this recipe will be tough on your fingers. Here are the best juicers we recommend:
- First choice: a citrus press. This type of juicer is incredibly efficient and ends up producing even more juice than other types. This is the juicer we use. This is the best of all methods after making over 150 cocktails.
- Second best choice: a portable juicer. The next best juicer is the ridged top type (similar to this one).
Anyway, don’t try to squeeze them with just your hands! Not only will your hands hurt, but you’ll put seeds in the lemonade. Of course, you can strain them if you don’t have a juicer and are dying to make this recipe. (We will not judge!)
Make lemonade in the glass
Don’t want to make a whole pitcher of lemonade? We hear you. This recipe makes 8-9 cups of lemonade, so it’s suitable for parties or entertaining. Of course, you can also make a large jug and chill it. But do you want to make lemonade in a glass? Here’s what to do:
- Squeeze 3 tablespoons of lemon juice into a glass. It’s 1 big lemon or 2 small ones.
- Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of warm water and stir until dissolved.
- Add 1 cup of cold water and a handful of ice. Water more if necessary. Enjoy!
Variations on Lemonade
There are so many delicious flavors on homemade lemonade! You can easily spice up this lemonade recipe by making it alcoholic. Here are a few ideas:
Want more lemon drinks? Try these 15 best lemon cocktails.
This lemonade recipe is…
Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.
The description
How to make the best lemonade you’ve ever tasted from freshly squeezed lemons! The use of real citrus gives this recipe an exceptionally sweet cake flavor.
- 1½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (Seven at 8th large lemons)*
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 7 cups water shared
- Ice
- Fresh mint for garnish (optional)
- Squeeze the lemons.
- Place sugar and 1 cup warm water in a large pitcher and stir until dissolved.
- Add 6 cups of cold water and lemon juice. Add ice and serve.
Remarks
*To do it by the jar: Squeeze 3 tablespoons of lemon juice into a glass (1 large lemon or 2 small ones). Add 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons warm water and stir until dissolved. Add 1 cup of cold water and a handful of ice.
- Category: drink
- Method: Press
- Kitchen: American
- Diet: vegan
Keywords: lemonade, lemonade recipe, homemade lemonade, how to make lemonade
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- Lemon Blueberry Pancakes Light and fluffy, with just the right amount of citrus zest and sweet berry blasts!
- Lemon Aioli A flavorful sauce, ideal for dipping fries, vegetables or as a spread!
- Lemon Peas Peas taste amazing when cooked with garlic and lemon.
- Lemon Dill Salmon It only takes 10 minutes to make! Stir in hot dill sauce while cooking.
- Lemon Water Oh so refreshing, zero calories and zero sugar.
- Lemon Vinaigrette Tastes just like pure lemon and uses only 4 ingredients.
