Is there anything better than a cool glass of lemonade on a hot day?
This recipe proves the answer is: No.
Lemonade: sugar, water, lemon juice.
Simply Recipes / Michelle Becker
Late season lemons are less sour than early season lemons.
Meyer lemons are sweeter than standard lemons.
Reduce the sugar amount if you are using Meyer lemons or if you like your lemonade less sweet.
Simply Recipes / Michelle Becker
(I usually use 3/4 cup of sugar.)
Simple syrupyou can easily make ahead and chill for later use.
Stir so that the sugar dissolves completely and remove from heat.
Simply Recipes / Michelle Becker
While the water is heating for the simple syrup, juice your lemons.
Pour the juice and the simple syrup sugar water into a serving pitcher.
Add 2 to 3 cups of cold water and taste.
Simply Recipes / Michelle Becker
Refrigerate 30 to 40 minutes.
Serve with ice and sliced lemons.
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