Easy Recipe For Lemonade With Lemon Juice & 7 Tasty Variations

Lemonade is a simple yet refreshing beverage to quench your thirst. Learn how to cool down this summer by using our recipe for lemonade with real lemon juice.

When it comes to making lemonade, there is no right or wrong way to do it. Some recipes say to use the whole lemon, while others focus on using the juice. We have a recipe for lemonade with lemon juice, but don’t throw that peel away — there are so many lemon peel benefits. 

When shopping for lemons, make sure you buy them local and organic when possible. Not only will this have an impact on overall flavor, it will also be a healthier option for both you and the environment. 

Recipe for Lemonade With Lemon Juice

This recipe for lemonade with lemon juice requires you to make a simple syrup – this helps to soften the tartness of the lemon juice. Once you’ve made the simple syrup, the rest of the drink comes together quickly and easily. Here’s how to make it: 

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup organic sugar
• ½ cup water 
• 8 cups water, still or sparkling 
• 1 cup freshly squeezed organic lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Add sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Heat and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved – the liquid will look clear. This is your simple syrup. Allow to cool before moving to the next step.
2. Combine the simple syrup and lemon juice in a large pitcher. 
3. Fill the rest of the pitcher with the water of your choice, and stir to combine. 
4. Pour over ice into glasses, and enjoy. 

Lemonade Variations

Classic lemonade makes a delightful treat, but adding in different flavors can boost it to the next level. Try substituting strawberry syrup or waldmeister syrup for the simple syrup in the above recipe, or consider making ginger lemonade instead. 

If you want to stick to the classic flavor but wish to add a small twist, add any of the following to your homemade lemonade: 

• A handful of organic raspberries 
• Fresh sprigs of mint, basil, rosemary, thyme, or lavender 
• Diced up fresh peaches 
• Cinnamon or cloves 

Read more: 

• Watermelon Punch: A Refreshing Summer Recipe
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• Peach Punch: Classic & Virgin Recipe

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