Old Fashioned Lemonade Recipe

Fresh lemon juice combined with a simple syrup to make a classic Old -Fashioned Lemonade. 

Nothing beats the heat better than an ice cold glass of Lemonade, but not just any lemonade in our house it has to be lemonade using real lemons. Making Homemade Lemonade is really simple and also a delicious way to enjoy summer. By far my favorite lemons are Meyer lemons because they're much sweeter, but regular lemons will work just as well. 

The best place I found to purchase lemons is at Costco. You can get a 5 lb bag for about $6.99 which is a great price. We planted a Meyer Lemon bush this year, but it will be a year or two before it bears fruit, so until then I will have to purchase fresh lemons for lemonade.   

Lemonade calls for only three ingredients. Fresh lemon juice, sugar and water. Some folks just add it all together in a pitcher (my husband) and stir, but if you do this all the sugar just sinks to the bottom, so the best way to make lemonade is to make a simple syrup. 

To make a simple syrup just add equal parts of sugar and water to a saucepan. I also add the lemon zest and then heat the ingredients until dissolved. Remove from heat and add the lemon juice. Let the syrup cool and then add the remaining water, stir and add to a half gallon size mason jar. That's it now you have perfect homemade old fashioned lemonade. 

Enjoy ?

Old Fashioned Lemonade

1 1/2 - cups sugar (I prefer Cane sugar)
6 - cups water, divided
zest of one lemon
1 1/2 - cups lemon juice (about 8-10 lemons)
additional lemon slices 

In a large saucepan, combine sugar, lemon zest and 1 1/2 cups water.  Cook over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved (about 4-5 minutes).  

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Let the syrup cool and then add the remaining water and stir. Pour the mixture into a half gallon size mason jar or pitcher and refrigerate until cold. 

Serve over ice with additional lemon slices (optional). Refrigerate any leftovers. 

Servings 8

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For another one of my favorite summer drinks, check out my Southern Sun Tea recipe. 

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