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5 from 4 votes

Homemade Lemonade with Simple Syrup

Easy homemade lemonade with three ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Canadian
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 44kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • ¾ cup lemon juice from about 3 lemons
  • ½ cup simple syrup or sugar
  • ice optional

Instructions

  • Squeeze the lemons to get 3/4 cups of lemon juice.
  • Mix together the lemon juice, simple syrup and water.
  • Serve the lemonade with ice or optional mix-ins.

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Notes

To make simple syrup heat equal parts sugar and water, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Want to make your lemonade more interesting? Add mix-ins like:
  • basil or mint
  • berries
  • citrus slices
  • cucumber slices
  • pomegranate seeds
Storage:
Homemade lemonade lasts about a week in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Sugar: 11g