Description
Discover a delightful vintage lemonade recipe. This classic drink is made with fresh lemons, sugar, and water for a perfectly balanced and refreshing taste. Ideal for hot summer days and a hit at any gathering. Follow the simple steps to enjoy a glass of this nostalgic beverage.
Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved, creating a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well.
- Add ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the lemonade.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more water or sugar if needed.
- Serve in glasses over ice, garnished with lemon slices and mint if desired.
Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add some lemon zest to the simple syrup while it's heating.
- This lemonade can be easily doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg