Description
Quench your thirst with this refreshing State Fair Lemonade recipe. Made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar, and cold water, this classic lemonade is perfect for hot summer days or any time you crave a sweet and tangy drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Lemonade:
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 cups cold water
- lemon slices and ice for serving
Instructions
- Combine Lemon Juice and Sugar: In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir vigorously until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add Cold Water: Add the cold water and stir again to combine.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or water as desired.
- Chill and Serve: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- For a fun twist, muddle a few strawberries or raspberries into the pitcher before serving.
- You can also use sparkling water for a fizzy version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
