On hot days in Mississippi, my Big Mama used to bring out icy pitchers of her homemade lemonade recipe. It was a Godsend, y’all. Each sip was cool, tart, and never too sweet. I’d ask for second and then thirds with my dinner because it was just that good. Unfortunately, that means Big Mama ruined any other kind of lemonade I could ever have. So, today I’m sharing with you her perfect recipe in the hopes that it brings a bit of that same magic to your home!
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How To Make Homemade Lemonade
Step 1: In a large pitcher, add water and lemon juice.
Step 2: Carefully stir in sugar and continue to until it completely dissolves.
Step 3: Garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices. To serve, add to ice filled glasses with straws.
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Homemade Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
- 6 cups filtered water
- 7 fresh lemons juiced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Mint leaves and fresh lemons for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, add water and lemon juice.
- Carefully stir in sugar and continue to until it completely dissolves.
- Garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices.
- To serve, add to ice filled glasses with straws.
Notes
- Use a Lemon Squeezer: Y’all can squeeze lemons by hand if you’re strong (not me), but a good ol’ lemon squeezer will save you time and get every last drop of juice out. Plus, it keeps those annoying seeds out of your lemonade.
- Choose the Right Lemons: The juiciest lemons are the ones that give a little when you squeeze ’em. Look for bright yellow lemons without bruises or breaks in the skin. The yellow-green ones? Leave ‘em be – they won’t give you the sweetness and juice you need.
- Juice at Room Temperature: Let your lemons sit out until they’re room temp before juicing. Trust me boo, they’ll be a whole lot easier to squeeze and you’ll get all that juicy goodness.
- Stir Until Sugar Dissolves: Don’t rush this part! Stir the lemonade until all that sugar is completely dissolved. Any gritty bits will mess up your perfect drink.
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Recipe Help
Use frozen lemon juice cubes or even frozen lemonade instead of regular ice cubes. That’s how your homemade lemonade can stay icy cold without watering it down!
Zest one of your lemons, boo! Mix the zest with your sugar and let it steep for several minutes. This will infuse the sugar with a bright, lemony aroma that will take your lemonade to the next level.
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Homemade lemonade makes me think of spring and summer and this lemonade looks totally delicious!
Your pictures really highlight your homemade lemonade. I also love your idea of adding herbs to add an extra pop of flavor to lemonade. Such a great idea!
Now I don’t have to wait for the fair to get that fresh squeezed lemonade! Can’t wait to make this!
This lemonade was so refreshing and delish. The kids loved it and I wish I had made a double batch.
Easy and delicious!