How To Make Classic Homemade Lemonade
Last Updated on: 4th June 2025, 09:33 am
The summer is on its way, and you will want to sit in your garden and sip cold drinks. Homemade drinks are the best of all drinks, and this classic homemade lemonade recipe will quench your thirst. Lemons are cheap to buy from the supermarket, so this makes a cheap recipe to enjoy. This recipe will give you enough for 6 to 8 glasses of lemonade. If you want to make more, you double the recipe. And half the classic homemade lemonade if you want to make less.
Lemons are packed with vitamin C, which boosts your immune system and helps fight colds. They aid digestion, support healthy skin, and act as powerful antioxidants. Lemons can also help balance your body’s pH, freshen breath, and promote hydration.
Total Prep Time: Approximately 15-20 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 lemons (you can normally get a bag of lemons for less than £1 in the supermarket)
- 4 different cups of cold water
- 200g sugar
- Ice for the finished drink
- Lemon slices and mint for garnish (optional)
How To Make Classic Homemade Lemonade
Squeeze the juice from the lemons until you have about 1 cup of lemon juice, removing any seeds as you go.
In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of water and heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Let it cool. This is your simple syrup, and it will sweeten the lemon juice for you.
In a pitcher or jug, mix the lemon juice, simple syrup, and the last 3 cups of cold water. Stir well and adjust the sweetness to taste. Pour over ice, garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint if desired, and enjoy!
This refreshing classic homemade lemonade is perfect for any occasion, especially during warm weather! Enjoy it with the whole family in the summer sun. For more summer drinks click here
