Easy Lemonade

Name: Easy Lemonade
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 11 cups
Ingredients: 2 quarts (8 cups) cold water; 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 14 medium lemons); 1 cup Simple Syrup, plus more as needed; Ice; 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced, for garnish

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11 cups Easy

Total: 10 mins Active: 10 mins

3 Ratings

Ingredients (5)

2 quarts (8 cups) cold water
2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 14 medium lemons)
1 cup Simple Syrup, plus more as needed
Ice
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced, for garnish

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There’s something homey and relaxing about a pitcher of freshly squeezed lemonade that sugary store-bought versions can’t quite deliver. Whether it conjures visions of a summer lemonade stand or rocking on a porch swing, grab some lemons and squeeze up a batch yourself.

For more, see our Pink Lemonade recipe.

by Lisa Lavery

Instructions

1Combine the water, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a large pitcher and stir to combine. Taste and add additional simple syrup as needed. Chill until ready to serve.
2To serve, pour over ice and garnish with lemon slices.