Lemonade is a refreshing drink for those hot summer days. Get a few lemons and use this ratio for perfect homemade lemonade every time!
Jump to RecipeWhen life gives you lemons, make lemonade, right? Well, that’s exactly what we did! I had a few recipes one week that needed lemon zest, but not the juice or slices of lemon which left us with quite a few leftover lemons.
Justin had the idea of making some homemade lemonade. It’s been a very long time since I made some from scratch. But I remember doing a lemonade stand a few times with my cousins when we were younger. As an adult, I realize we probably spent more of our mom’s money than we made, though it was fun.
An easy way to remember the right ratio is 4-1-4 or any multiple of that. 4 lemons need 1 cup of sugar and 4 cups of water. Of course, if you prefer a sweeter lemonade you can add more sugar, or put in less if you prefer it to be tart. Tyler and Ryan have been loving anything made with lemons lately, so they drank most of this!
Fresh lemons will always taste the best in homemade lemonade. You could use lemon juice, but it doesn’t have the fresh taste that most people look for. If you use lemon juice, it’s about 2 tablespoons per 1 lemon in a recipe.
Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Lemonade Step by Step
Ingredients
- 4 lemons
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups water
Instructions
Wash the lemons. Use a juicer to get the juice from each of the lemons. I find that rolling the lemons on the counter before cutting in half helps make them easier to juice.
Pour the lemon juice in a large pitcher along with the sugar and water.
Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves. Serve over ice or refrigerate until cold before serving. Garnish with lemon slices if you have extra.
Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Lemonade Leftovers
Recipe
Originally Published On: May 16, 2019
Updated On: December 20, 2022
Easy Lemonade
Ingredients
- 4 lemons
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups water
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Wash the lemons and use a juicer to get the juice from each of the lemons
- Pour the lemon juice in a large pitcher along with the sugar and water
- Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves
- Serve over ice or refrigerate until cold before serving
- Garnish with lemon slices if you have extra
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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I love a good fresh lemonade!! Esp for summer time and bbq’s!!
It’s so much better when it’s freshly made!
I have always wanted to make lemonade but thought it was super complicated. Definitely going to try it!
It doesn’t have to be complicated! Just a few easy ingredients. The hardest part is juicing all the lemons.
I start to feel the heat of Florida. I must start making a refreshing drink like your lemonade. Actually, I am saving this so my younger daughter could make it.
I was just in south Florida for a visit this past weekend, so I know what you mean! It’s just as hot here in south Texas, too, so definitely time for refreshing drinks like fresh lemonade!
Lemonade is one of my fave refreshing summer drinks! I also like to add some salt to it. 🙂
Oh, I’ve never tried salt with it!
I’m all for recipes that make things easier! I love this one too! That lemonade looks so satisfying!
It’s a perfect combination, and great for the warm summer weather.
Wow! I love lemonade and it is a perfect summer recipe. Best part it is easy to make and can be served to all even a 7 month old enjoys lemonade.
So true! My boys absolutely love lemonade!
Yum! I love making fresh lemonade during the Summer. I can’t wait to try your delicious recipe!!
It’s so yummy when it’s fresh!
I am a fan of lemonade. It’s a perfect summer recipe and so easy to make. I sometimes add salt instead of sugar.
Someone else commented that too… I’ve never tried salt in it, but I’ll have to next time!
I love making homemade lemonade in the summer. It is so much fun and so easy!
The kids have so much fun helping squeeze and juice the lemons. It’s a great drink for the heat of summer.
When I visit my mum she always prepares lemonade for me to drink first thing in the morning before the coffee. Love it!
I haven’t heard of drinking it as a morning drink like this. I bet that’s a great way to start the day!
I don’t think I EVER did lemonade in my entire life! That sounds totally ridiculous, right? Tell me, do you see a way to replace sugar for something else? Could stevia work? Trying to lose weight here, and no, it’s not fun, I know!
I haven’t tried it with a sugar-replacement, but I would think it would work. If you like a more tart lemonade, you wouldn’t need quite as much, either.
I love lemonade but haven’t made it at home in ages. The 4-1-4 ratio is so helpful!
I know, when I heard about that ratio, it made things so much easier to make and remember for next time.
I Love lemonade I’ve always wanted to make it from scratch but never knew how much suger to use.
This ratio makes a really good lemonade. Not too sweet or too tart.
I’ve never made lemonade from lemons!! Usually only a mix or powder of some sort!
I’ve made it both ways, and the fresh lemons just taste more…. fresh! You should give it a try next time you want some lemonade.
I had a different recipe for making lemonade, but this is undoubtedly easier and straight to the point. I’ll try it out and let you know how it goes.
I like easy and simple recipes. Especially since at least one of my boys is in the kitchen helping me out!
Great lemonade recipe. I also love the name. This is actually what I call my lemonade punch recipe I serve at all my parties.
Too funny! Lately, my oldest son says everything is “easy peasy lemon squeezy” so that’s how we came up with the name 🙂
I love lemonade. It tastes really good and it’s so relaxing. My day wouldn’t be complete without having a glass of it.
I know, there’s just something about lemonade that makes everything feel ok in the world! Maybe it’s because I loved it as a kid, and it brings me back to easier days.