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    Two glasses of lemonade with ice, lemon slices, and mint sprigs are on a white plate—a refreshing look at how to make lemonade at home. Two lemon wedges are placed nearby on the plate, hinting at the freshness that comes from learning how to juice lemons perfectly.

    Old fashioned lemonade

    Super Easy Old Fashioned Lemonade. All you need is 3 ingredients to make delicious homemade lemonade!
    Prep Time: 8 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups water
    • 3/4 cups sugar
    • 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice

    Instructions

    • Start by adding water and sugar to a medium saucepan and heating on high heat. Boil until sugar has fully dissolved stir continuously. It typically takes about 2 minutes to dissolve. Take of the heat and place in the refrigerator until cool.
    • Combine simple syrup, and lemonade in a large pitcher over ice. Stir to combine and garnish with herbs or fresh fruit.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 39gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 31mgSugar: 38gVitamin C: 11.8mgCalcium: 8mg