Summertime Lemonade
This refreshing lemonade is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. The homemade simple syrup adds a touch of sweetness to the freshly squeezed lemon juice, creating a delightful summer drink. Garnished with lemon slices and served over ice, this lemonade is a crisp and thirst-quenching treat for any occasion.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced and seeded
Instructions
- To make the simple syrup, in a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar, stir to combine and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour into a heatproof container, let cool completely and refrigerate until thoroughly cold. You should have 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups. It will keep indefinitely in the refrigerator.
- To make the lemonade, pour the lemon juice into a 2 1/2-quart pitcher and add simple syrup to taste. If you are using a sweet lemon, such as a Meyer, you will need less syrup. Add the cold water, stir to blend and then add ice. Pour into tall glasses, garnish with the lemon slices and serve. Serves 6.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma <i>Family Meals</i>, by Maria Helm Sinskey (Oxmoor House, 2008).
Yield
Serves 6.
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