Description
This refreshing Fair Lemonade recipe is a quick and simple homemade lemonade made by muddling fresh lemons with sugar, then mixing with water and ice for a perfectly balanced, tangy, and sweet drink. Ready in just 5 minutes, it's an ideal thirst-quencher on a warm day.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 small lemons
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups water
- Ice, as needed
Instructions
- Wash: Wash the lemons thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or residues from the skin.
- Quarter: Cut both lemons into quarters and place them in a container suitable for muddling and shaking.
- Muddle: Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to press and crush the lemon quarters to extract as much juice and flavor as possible.
- Shake with sugar: Add the 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar to the container with the muddled lemons and give it a gentle shake. The acidity of the lemon will help dissolve the sugar.
- Fill with ice and water: Fill the container about ¾ full with ice cubes, then pour in 1 ½ cups of water.
- Shake well: Secure the lid tightly and shake the mixture vigorously to combine all the ingredients thoroughly and chill the lemonade.
- Punch hole and serve: Make a 5/16” hole in the lid using a hole punch or your preferred tool, insert a straw, and enjoy your freshly made fair lemonade.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sugar to taste depending on your sweetness preference.
- Use cold or chilled water to keep the lemonade refreshing.
- For a zestier flavor, you can include some lemon peel while muddling, but be cautious to avoid bitterness.
- This recipe is for one serving but can be easily scaled up by multiplying ingredients.
- Use fresh lemons for the best natural flavor.
