Our best lemonade recipe starts with an easy, homemade simple syrup which can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
Our easy method for perfect lemonade is combines simple syrup and fresh lemon juice for a tart, sweet and refreshing glass.
This lemonade recipe is the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I’m sharing my go-to ratio of sugar to lemon juice, but you can add more sugar or more lemon juice to taste.
To make this lemonade-from-scratch recipe, juice the lemons and strain them, use the lemon juice to dissolve the sugar, then add cold water to taste. It’s that simple. Here’s the one lemonade recipe you need for back porch swinging, park picnics, and even your own neighborhood lemonade stand.