Classic Homemade Lemonade

Ingredients

Instructions

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1. 1Combine sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves; a full boil is unnecessary.
2. 2Remove syrup from heat and cool for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, wash lemons, halve and squeeze them. Strain seeds and measure 1 cup juice.
3. 3Pour lemon juice and cold water into a large pitcher. Stir in most of the cooled syrup, reserving a little until you taste it.
4. 4Taste and add remaining syrup for sweetness or a little water to soften the tartness. Stir thoroughly.
5. 5Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve over ice with optional lemon slices; adding ice to the whole pitcher in advance will dilute it.
6. 6Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Stir before serving. Add fresh ice to each glass.