Homemade Refreshing Lemonade

Forget the frozen canned version of lemonade found in the stores. Making homemade lemonade is quick and easy and far better than store bought.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
1 cup water
9 medium lemons, or more as needed
7 cups ice-cold water
ice cubes as desired

OPTIONAL

sliced lemons for garnish

fresh mint leaves for added taste

Check out this hack for squeezing lemons:

INSTRUCTIONS
Over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan.

Stir to dissolve sugar while mixture comes to a boil. Set aside this simple syrup mixture to cool as you prepare the lemons.

Roll fresh lemons around on your counter to help soften them. Cut in half lengthwise.

Squeeze into a liquid measuring cup. Add the pulp to the juice, discarding any seeds. Continue juicing until you have 1 1/2 cups fresh juice and pulp.

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

ADULT VERSION

Add some vodka!

Sip and enjoy responsibly.

Try our excellent Delicious & Refreshing Sangria Recipe

Lemons are a great source of vitamin C.

Additionally, the fiber and plant compounds found in lemons could also lower some of the risk factors for heart disease.

Lemons contain both vitamin C and citric acid, which helps protect against anemia by ensuring that you absorb as much iron as possible from your daily diet.