Perfect Lemonade Recipe

• cup sugar↗1 cup

  (can reduce to 3/4 cup)

• cup water↗1 cup

  (for the simple syrup)

• cup lemon juice↗1 cup
• cups cold water3 -4 cups

  (to dilute)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Make simple syrup by heating the sugar and water in a small saucepan until the sugar is dissolved completely.

2. 2

   While the sugar is dissolving, use a juicer to extract the juice from 4 to 6 lemons, enough for one cup of juice.

3. 3

   Add the juice and the sugar water to a pitcher. Add 3 to 4 cups of cold water, more or less to the desired strength. Refrigerate 30 to 40 minutes. If the lemonade is a little sweet for your taste, add a little more straight lemon juice to it.

4. 4

   Serve with ice, sliced lemons.