How to make Perfect Lemonade

Create a rewarding lemonade stand with homemade lemonade.

Lemonade is a popular and refreshing summer drink with a long history in homes and restaurants. Fresh lemonade has a flavor unlike any instant mix can provide. Make your own lemonade with fresh lemons or bottled lemon juice. A 1-gallon batch will produce six to eight servings of fresh lemonade. Make double-sized batches to account for how quickly your friends and family will drink your fresh lemonade.

Things You'll Need

• Large pitcher
• Mixing spoon
• 1 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups hot water
• 4 cups ice cold water
• 2 cups lemon juice (fresh-squeezed if possible)
• Ice

Instructions

1. Mix the sugar and hot water in a large pitcher. Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely.

2. Add the cold water and lemon juice and stir thoroughly.

3. Chill the lemonade for two to four hours in the refrigerator before serving or serve it over ice.

Tips & Warnings

• Add crushed mint leaves, strawberry juice or raspberries for added flavor.

References

• Food Network: Lemonade Recipe
• Betty Crocker: Old Fashioned Lemonade Recipe

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish