Description
Flag Day Fresh Lemonade is the ultimate summer refresher, perfectly balancing tartness and sweetness. With just a few simple ingredients, this homemade lemonade captures the essence of lazy sunny days and festive gatherings. Serve it chilled over ice, garnished with fresh mint or fruit for a delightful twist. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or enjoying a quiet afternoon at home, this zesty drink will quench your thirst and bring back fond memories of summer fun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6–8 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Juice the lemons to yield 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, straining out any seeds.
- In a pitcher, combine 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of hot water; stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add the lemon juice into the syrup mixture and stir well.
- Pour in 4 cups of cold water; adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or lemon juice as desired.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 99
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg