Lemonade Recipe
Lemonade Recipe
What You'll Need
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup hot water
4 cups cold water
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (see Notes)
1 lemon, thinly sliced
What to Do
In a pitcher, combine the sugar and hot water, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
Add cold water, lemon juice, and lemon slices; mix well.
Serve, or chill until ready to serve.
Test Kitchen Tips
Depending on the size, 4 to 5 lemons should produce about 1/2 cup fresh juice. When you're ready to serve this, bring out a big glass pitcher and serve it over ice, garnished with additional lemon slices and some fresh mint leaves.