Best Lemonade Ever

Our best lemonade recipe starts with an easy, homemade simple syrup which can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 145 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups white sugar
• 1 cup water
• ice as needed
• 9 medium lemons, or more as needed
• 7 cups ice-cold water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Stir to dissolve sugar while mixture comes to a boil. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2

Meanwhile, roll lemons around on your counter to soften. Cut in half lengthwise, and squeeze into a liquid measuring cup. Add pulp to the juice, but discard any seeds. Continue juicing until you have 1 1/2 cups fresh juice and pulp. 

Step 3

Pour 7 cups ice-cold water into a pitcher. Stir in lemon juice and pulp, then add simple syrup to taste. Add ice.