The most refreshing drink of all times….Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
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….yep….it’s the only way to go!
What do you need to make fresh squeezed 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 an 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.
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
Fresh squeezed lemonade
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice 4-6 lemons
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 quarts water
- slices lemon for garnish - optional
- Mix lemon juice, sugar, and water together in a pitcher.
- Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Serve over ice.
If adding ice to the pitcher, reduce the amount of water added. The ice will dilute the lemonade slightly when melting.
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!
karrie @ Tasty Ever After
June 30, 2016 at 9:58 amThank you for reminding me that I need to make a big ol’ vat of lemonade for this weekend 🙂 Hope you and the family have a happy holiday weekend!
Kathy
July 2, 2016 at 6:34 amWhen lemonade is around, people tend to drink it. This recipe can be doubled…tripled….or as big as you need!
David @ Spiced
June 30, 2016 at 9:32 amOh, this sounds perfect for a hot summer day, Kathy! In fact, this would be perfect to whip up for the long weekend. Thanks for the idea…and I agree with you. Those powdered versions just dont taste the same at all. Happy early 4th of July!
Kathy
July 2, 2016 at 6:35 amBetter make lots to last all weekend long!
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June 30, 2016 at 7:59 amthere cannot be more refreshing drink! isn’t it? Looks great!
Kathy
July 2, 2016 at 6:46 amI agree! Totally refreshing!
mira
June 30, 2016 at 7:41 amLove homemade lemonade! So refreshing and easy to make!
Kathy
July 2, 2016 at 6:47 amIt is so easy to make. There’s really no reason to buy pre-made lemonade!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
June 30, 2016 at 7:28 amI am with you, Kathy! Fresh squeezed lemonade ALL THE WAY! Nothing beats the refreshing taste! Yours looks WONDERFUL! I can already envision myself sitting on the porch with a few glasses of this! Cheers, friend – to a wonderful, long weekend!
Kathy
July 2, 2016 at 6:48 amThe lemon juice has to be fresh squeezed too! That makes the best lemonade!
Laura ~ Raise Your Garden
June 30, 2016 at 6:42 amFun post, actually, for Father’s Day I was asked to bring….guess what fresh squeezed lemonade. Ok, that and homemade mac n cheese and a fruit salad and Peanut Butter Pie. Busy here! Anyhow, as odd as this sounds, I only usually use one lemon and apples in my fresh lemonade. But I like the idea of just using lemons!! I will try. So refreshing.
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food
June 30, 2016 at 6:25 amHomemade lemonade is the way to go, for sure! I always have lemons in the fridge so I see this one in the future for hubby and I. I love mine a little on the tarter side too. Lemonade is the perfect Summer thirst quencher! Enjoy your weekend 🙂
Kathy
July 2, 2016 at 7:00 amIt’s a great way to use up lemons. I always love having lemonade on hand.
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
June 30, 2016 at 4:46 amPerfect for the warmer weather we’ve been enjoying around here Kathy! Nothing better than fresh squeezed lemonade! Enjoy the 4th my friend!
Kathy
June 30, 2016 at 5:52 amI’m making a huge batch of this lemonade for the 4th! It will help keep us hydrated 🙂
Rahul @samosastreet.com
June 29, 2016 at 12:50 pmWhen it comes to refreshing summer drink, a glass of fresh-squeezed lemonade is a real treat.
Kathy
June 30, 2016 at 5:52 amIt’s one of my favorites.
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices
June 29, 2016 at 10:24 amYes, Kathy! Also for us, no powdered mixes, just fresh squeezed lemonade. Your pictures are so lovely and colorful, they convey a sense of freshness!
Kathy
June 30, 2016 at 5:53 amThanks, Nicoletta! Nothing better than fresh!