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Old Fashioned Lemonade Recipe

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This classic Old Fashioned Lemonade recipe delivers a perfectly balanced, refreshing beverage made from freshly squeezed lemons, simple syrup, and water. It's an ideal homemade drink to keep you cool and hydrated during warm weather, offering a delightful combination of tartness and sweetness.

Ingredients

Simple Syrup

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water

Old Fashioned Lemonade

  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 10 lemons)
  • 6 cups room temperature water
  • 2 cups simple syrup
  • A few slices of lemon for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, combine 3 cups of sugar and 2 cups of water over low heat. Whisk continuously to blend the sugar and water thoroughly.
  2. Simmer Syrup: Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 10 minutes, being careful not to let it boil. This process helps dissolve the sugar completely and infuses the syrup with sweetness.
  3. Cool Syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
  4. Prepare Lemonade: In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 cups of the prepared simple syrup, and 6 cups of room temperature water. Stir thoroughly to blend all ingredients smoothly.
  5. Add Garnish: Add a few slices of lemon to the pitcher for visual appeal and additional lemony aroma.
  6. Chill: Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and chill until cold and ready to serve.
  7. Serve: Pour the lemonade into glasses filled with ice cubes and enjoy a refreshing classic lemonade drink.

Notes

  • Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of simple syrup added to the lemonade.
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice yields the best flavor compared to bottled lemon juice.
  • Keep the simple syrup refrigerated and use it within two weeks.
  • For a sparkling version, substitute some or all of the water with sparkling water.
  • The lemonade can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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