How to Make Lemonade

Lemonade is a wonderfully refreshing drink, especially on a hot summer day! Living in the south, we have many hot summer days on which to enjoy a refreshing glass of lemonade! The best lemonade is fresh squeezed, of course. Throw out your powdered mixes and learn how to make fresh squeezed lemonade in a flash. No experience necessary.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4-5 medium lemons
• Water
• Sugar
• Ice
• Juicer
• Pitcher

1. Gather your ingredients. You will also need a juicer and a pitcher.
   
   4-5 medium lemons
   4 cups water
   ½ cup sugar
   Ice

2. 
   My son cutting the lemons.

   Wash and dry the lemons. Cut them in half.

3. 
   My son juicing the lemons.

   Using a juicer, juice the lemons to get the ten ounces of lemon juice needed for this recipe.

4. 
   My son adding the water to the pitcher.

   Pour the lemon juice into the pitcher and add the sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the four cups of water and stir.

5. 
   My son enjoying his lemonade.

   Serve the lemonade over ice and enjoy! For a special presentation, you might try adding a sprig of mint from your garden.

Tips & Warnings

• Our family likes tart lemonade. This is the recipe that we enjoy the most. If you prefer lemonade that is not as tart, add extra water and sugar to taste.

Resources

• Curran Family Website