Classic Homemade Lemonade

• GS1/2 cup granulated sugar
• W1/2 cup water
• LJ1 cup lemon juice · freshly-squeezed
• W4 1/2 cup water · cold
• Iice · for serving
• LSlemon slice or mint · for garnish

Préparation

1. 1

   Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until the sugar has fully dissolved, then remove from heat and allow to cool.

2. 2

   Combine the lemon juice and 4 cups of cold water in a pitcher. Gradually stir in the prepared simple syrup until the lemonade reaches the preferred level of sweetness.

3. 3

   Adjust the dilution by adding up to ½ cup more cold water if a lighter intensity is desired. Chill in the refrigerator or serve over ice, optionally garnished with lemon slices or mint.