A glass of cold lemonade is a great way to feel refreshed during the hot weather, and the only thing that beats a lemonade is when it is homemade. This simple recipe is perfect for the summer season, especially with the increasing temperatures across the nation. The delicious beverage – the American version not our fizzy stuff – can be made in just 10 minutes with only four ingredients, and is well worth it as those who have tested it out have shared just how good it is.
In a review on The Kitchn, one person said the drink “taste like summer” whilst sharing how excited they were to test out the method. Others described it as “really refreshing” and “awesome”, whilst another said it “taste like sunshine”.
Ingredients for homemade lemonade:
- 8 to 10 large lemons
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 cups water
- Ice
- Lemon slices, for serving (optional)
*1 American cup is approximately 240ml (or 8.45 imperial fluid ounces).
Method:
Step 1
Halve 8 to 10 large lemons, then squeeze the juice from the halves – you can do this manually with your favorite juicer or reamer. Alternative method: Quarter the lemons and use the stand mixer to juice all of the lemons at once. Place the quartered lemons in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, then beat on low speed for 2 minutes. With either method, strain the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup or bowl to remove the pulp before making the lemonade. You need 1 cup of strained lemon juice.
Step 2
Add 1 cup granulated sugar to the strained lemon juice and whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 3
Transfer the lemonade base to a serving pitcher. Add 6 cups of water and stir to combine. Chill the lemonade for at least 1 hour before serving.
Step 4
Serve the lemonade over ice with lemon slices if desired.