Easy to Make and Delicious Homemade Lemonade 🍋‍🟩🍋🍋‍🟩 😍

Easy to Make and Delicious Homemade Lemonade 🍋‍🟩🍋🍋‍🟩 😍

Ingredients:

4 large lemons (or 6 small ones) – Sicilian or Tahiti lemons are preferred

1 liter of ice water

1/2 cup sugar (or to taste)

Ice to taste

Basil or mint leaves (optional, for a special touch)

Instructions:

Squeeze the lemons

Cut the lemons in half and squeeze the juice into a bowl, removing the seeds. Be careful not to drop any bitter pulp. Prepare the sugar syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar with 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Let cool.

Mix everything together: In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice, sugar syrup, and the remaining ice water. Stir well.

Adjust the flavor: Taste and, if necessary, add more sugar or lemon juice, according to your preference.

Finish: Add ice and, if desired, a few basil or mint leaves for flavor.

Serve: Serve in glasses with ice and a lemon wedge for garnish.

Tip: For a lighter version, replace the sugar with sweetener or honey, adjusting the amount. If you prefer a carbonated lemonade, replace half the water with sparkling water. Makes about 4 servings. Enjoy!