Southern Lemonade Recipe
A refreshing glass of lemonade is the perfect cure for a hot summer day in the South. With 3 simple ingredients, you can whip up a delicious homemade lemonade recipe, it's so much better than what you can get at the store.
Servings 8
Calories 103kcal
Equipment
- citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup lemon juice 6-7 lemons
- 6 cups water
Instructions
- In a microwave safe bowl, microwave 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water for 4-6 minutes until the water is boiling and the sugar has dissolved. Stir to make sure the sugar is completely dissolved. Let cool while you squeeze the lemons.
- Squeeze lemons and strain to remove pulp and seeds. Add to a pitcher and combine with the sugar mixture. Add 5 cups of water and stir to combine. Refrigerate until cold or pour over ice.
Notes
- Make sure to strain the lemon juice to remove the seeds.
- Make extra and freeze it in ice cube trays so your lemonade isn't diluted by regular ice cubes.
