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The most refreshing drink of all times – Fresh Squeezed Lemonade. Made with just freshly squeezed lemons, sugar and water.
Fresh squeezed lemonade is the only way to go. For me nothing, but fresh squeezed will do. I don’t like powdered mixes. They don’t even taste like lemonade. Frozen concentrate lemonades are a bit too sweet. But homemade – it’s the only way to go!
What do you need to make lemonade?
Three ingredients are all you need: lemons, sugar and water. That’s it! I like my lemonade a bit on the tart side. If you like yours a bit sweeter, you can add a touch more sugar.
Do I need to use fresh lemon juice?
Yes! Bottled lemon juice just isn’t the same as fresh squeezed lemon juice. You want the very best when making this lemonade. My mom will often squeeze lemons and freeze them in one cup containers. Pure frozen lemon juice can be used in this recipe.
For me fresh squeezed lemonade is so perfectly refreshing. Nothing quenches my thirst quite like a glass of ice-cold lemonade. Lemons are loaded with vitamins and drinking lemonade is supposed to help keep you calm and cool! I always feel like it hydrates me and gives me a little pick-me-up. Another lemonade recipe I make is Raspberry Lemonade. You might also want to try this refreshing sparkling limeade.
A few other great recipes using fresh lemons:
- Lemon Blueberry Bread
- Lemon Cupcakes
- Lemon Buttercream
- Raspberry Lemon Muffins
- Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
- Lemon Rosemary Chicken
- Lemon Curd
Whip up a batch of this refreshing beverage and then sit back, sip and relax!
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Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (4-6 lemons)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 quarts water
- slices lemon for garnish - optional
Instructions
- Mix lemon juice, sugar, and water together in a pitcher.
- Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Serve over ice.
Notes
Nutrition
28 Comments
Fred G
March 23, 2019 at 5:23 pmFresh lemons make a great drink
Kate @ Framed Cooks
July 1, 2016 at 4:31 amYou know, I don’t have a great basic lemonade recipe (and now I do) – my fave is half lemonade, half iced tea! Hello, Summer!
Kathy
July 2, 2016 at 6:31 amMy dad loves that combination too!
Miriam @londonkitchendiaries.com
July 1, 2016 at 1:21 amHomemade lemonade just tops everything 🙂 It is so easy to make and yet so delicious – the perfect summer drink! I hope we will get a little bit of summer soon as it is still raining every day here in London. 🙂
Kathy
July 2, 2016 at 6:32 amI hope you get some warm summer days soon!
Kaylene @ The Links Site
July 1, 2016 at 1:12 amI agree I love homemade lemonade! It’s got me dreaming of the warmer weather because we are in the middle of winter here in Australia!
Kathy
July 2, 2016 at 6:33 amBrrrr….keep warm! Maybe enjoy a glass of cold lemonade by the fire. Or my mom always likes hot lemonade. Just heat up a cup and it will warm you through!
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen
June 30, 2016 at 11:49 amWow this looks so yummy and indulgent! Lemonades are the best summer drinks to quench the thirst. Love that you used freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Kathy
July 2, 2016 at 6:34 amThey are the best on really hot summer days!