Description
Flag Day Fresh Lemonade is the ultimate summer refreshment, combining the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. This zesty drink is a delightful way to cool off during warm days, whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a leisurely afternoon on the porch. With bright lemony notes and a hint of mint, this homemade lemonade will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6–8 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Juice the lemons to yield about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a large pitcher, mix 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of hot water until completely dissolved.
- Combine the lemon juice with the simple syrup in the pitcher and stir well.
- Add in 4 cups of cold water; taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Pour over ice in glasses and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For an aromatic twist, infuse your lemonade with fresh herbs like basil or add fruit slices such as strawberries or cucumbers. For a healthier option, substitute granulated sugar with honey or agave syrup.