Easy Lemonade recipe. This quick and simple drink idea is the perfect refreshing beverage for a hot summer day.
Saying goodbye to summer with my favourite summer drink. Seems fitting, don’t you think?
Anyone else think of Lemonade when they think of summer? I remember back in high school, we would buy a Costco sized tub of Country Time Lemonade Mix every summer and get through it in under a month.
Now that I moved out, I am realizing that lemonade is actually pretty easy to make, even if you don’t have a mix!
What do you need to make this Lemonade?
Turns out, not much at all! All you need is:
- hot water
- sugar
- lemons
- cold water
Technically, hot and cold water shouldn’t even count in the “ingredients” category, but the 2 ingredients were looking a little lonely all by themselves.
Looking through my recipes on my blog, it seems like I have made every recipe that sort of mimics lemonade without actually making lemonade. Like my Honey Green Tea Lemonade and my Orange Lemon Green Iced Tea.
This recipe was definitely well past due!
Since the weather is still extremely hot out there, you know that I am going to be making this recipe on repeat until it cools down a little.
I’ve been looking through old photos of Chicago in the winter, and it is making me miss the frozen over lakes and cold weather. Not going to be happy about it when it returns, but I am hoping that even just looking at those photos will send cooler weather vibes our way. Until then, there is always this drink!
And if you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling hot water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups lemon juice
- 5 1/2 cups cold water
Instructions
- In a pitcher, mix together the hot water and sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Mix in the lemon juice and cold water until fully combined. Serve with ice and lemon slices.
Notes
- I like a more tart lemon flavour. You can add more sugar or water if you like the lemon flavour less intense.
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This sounds delightful! Living in the desert I need as much liquid refreshment as possible!n So fresh!
Easy recipes are where it’s at! Thanks Kathi! 🙂
There is nothing better than fresh lemonade on a hot day. Thanks for the easy recipe, my family loved it!!
So glad your family loved it!
Looks great! Such a simple and delicious summer drink.
Definitely been a staple around my house during the summer!
Lemonade is the perfect refreshing drink for hot summer days. Thank you for a wonderful recipe and all of the lovely images of this lemonade recipe.
Agree!! Thanks so much 🙂
Oh my, this Lemonade drink looks so delicious and very tasty! The color too, is very appealing making this enticing! A perfect drink for this hot weather for a refresher! Loved it!
Agree! So glad you liked it!
This lemonade was super tasty! I made it while we were camping over the weekend. The kids thought it was such a treat!
Yes so good camping too 😉
This fresh lemonade is so easy to make and delicious. The perfect summer drink for everyone!
Agree! I’m making it all summer long 😉