Simple and Perfect Lemonade
This lemonade will certainly live up to it's name- perfect. It is the best drink on a hot summer day!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- sauce pan, strainer
Ingredients
- 1 cup water for simple syrup
- 1 cup granulated syrup
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Add water and sugar to a saucepan. It is best if this is a thick-bottomed saucepan. Turn heat to medium and mix well. Allow to heat until sugar is dissolved. Mine took about 5 minutes or so, this will depend on the temp of your cooktop. Once the sugar is dissolved, remove it from heat and allow it to cool.
- Once it has cooled slightly, we can begin
- Add your simple syrup, lemon, juice, and 1 quart of water to a pitcher. Mix it well and taste. If you like, add in more water. This will depend on how strong your lemons are and what your tastes are like.
- Last in is the ice. I love a well-chilled lemonade!