Lemonade

Name: Lemonade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 5 cups cold water, divided; 1 cup fresh lemon juice, from 6 to 8 lemons; 1 lemon, thinly sliced

Beat the heat with refreshing homemade lemonade—tart, sweet, and just waiting to be infused with fresh mint, berries, or a splash of something boozy!

⏱ 20 min 🔨 Prep 15min 🔥 Cook 5min 📊 Easy 🍽 6 servings 👁 14

Ingredients

6 servings

1 cup sugar
5 cups cold water, divided
1 cup fresh lemon juice, from 6 to 8 lemons
1 lemon, thinly sliced

Instructions

Make the Simple Syrup: Combine the sugar and 1 cup of the water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Mix the Lemonade: In a glass pitcher, combine the lemon juice, the remaining 4 cups of water, and the cooled simple syrup. Stir to combine. Add the lemon slices and chill until ready to serve. Serve over ice.

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