Fresh Lemonade Recipe
Making real lemonade with fresh lemon juice, water, and sugar is little more work than stirring up a batch of instant, so go for the original. Its taste can?t be beaten. Juicing lemons is quick and easy with a handy citrus reamer or juicer. Roll lemons on the kitchen counter with the palm of your hand before cutting to release even more juice.If pink is your color, simply add a few drops of red food coloring or grenadine syrup to the lemonade. Mint sprigs make a sophisticated garnish, and crushed mint adds a fragrant, minty flavor. Or, substitute fresh lime juice for some or all of the lemon juice for a more exotic refreshment.
Ingredients
3 cups water
1 cup freshly squeezed
lemon juice
(about 5 large lemons)
3/4 cup sugar
Instructions
1 cup freshly squeezed
lemon juice
(about 5 large lemons)
3/4 cup sugar
Combine ingredients. Mix well and serve over ice. Garnish with lemon slices. Double or triple the recipe as needed.
Variations
Minted Lemonade - Bruise fresh mint leaves in glass before adding lemonade.
Pink Lemonade - Add two to three drops of red food coloring or 2 tablespoons grenadine syrup.
Limeade - Substitute lime juice for lemon juice and increase sugar to 1 cup.
Variations
Minted Lemonade - Bruise fresh mint leaves in glass before adding lemonade.
Pink Lemonade - Add two to three drops of red food coloring or 2 tablespoons grenadine syrup.
Limeade - Substitute lime juice for lemon juice and increase sugar to 1 cup.
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