This refreshing summer drink is not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste. With fresh lemon juice as a base, you can create a variety of flavors perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
4 cups water (1 cup hot and 3 cups cold)
1 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
Ice for serving
Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Juice the lemons, ensuring you remove any seeds to yield about 1 cup of lemon juice.
In a pitcher, combine 1 cup of hot water with the granulated sugar, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the sugar syrup and stir gently.
Mix in 3 cups of cold water, stirring well to combine.
Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar or sweetener.
Fill glasses with ice and pour the lemonade over. Garnish with fresh mint or slices of lemon if desired.
