Best Homemade Lemonade Ever
Description
Our best lemonade recipe starts with a homemade simple syrup which can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. It makes a refreshing drink for a hot day
Ingredients
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1 3/4 cups white sugar
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1 cup water
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9 medium lemons, or more as needed
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7 cups ice-cold water
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ice as needed
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Combine sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Stir to dissolve sugar while mixture comes to a boil. Set aside to cool slightly.
3
Meanwhile, roll lemons around on your counter to soften. Cut in half crosswise, and squeeze into a liquid measuring cup. Add pulp to the juice, but discard any seeds. Continue juicing until you have 1 ½ cups fresh juice and pulp.
4
Pour 7 cups ice-cold water into a pitcher. Stir in lemon juice and pulp, then add simple syrup to taste. Add ice.
5
Enjoy!