Homemade Lemonade Sweet Tart (Printable version)

A fresh and tangy citrus drink combining lemon juice and simple syrup for a cooling treat.

# What you need:

01 - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)

02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar

03 - 4 cups cold water

04 - Lemon slices

05 - Fresh mint leaves

06 - Ice cubes

01 - Combine sugar and 1 cup cold water in a small bowl or measuring cup and stir until sugar dissolves completely.

02 - Pour freshly squeezed lemon juice and prepared simple syrup into a large pitcher and stir to combine.

03 - Add remaining 3 cups cold water to the pitcher and stir well.

04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice as preferred.

05 - Add ice cubes, lemon slices, and mint leaves to the pitcher or individual glasses for garnish and serve chilled.

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This lemonade strikes the perfect balance between tart and sweet, almost like a cool hug in a glass
It’s so simple to put together that it quickly became my go-to for any gathering or quiet afternoon

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Freshly squeezing the lemons right before making the lemonade makes all the difference in flavor brightness
Making a simple syrup first ensures your sugar is completely dissolved, avoiding grainy texture in the final drink

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If your lemons are less juicy, adding a little lemon zest to the syrup boosts flavor without extra tartness
Using warm water to dissolve sugar speeds up syrup making but cool before mixing to keep lemonade crisp