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I love having a few lemonade recipes ready for summer — they’re so simple to make, and perfect when friends come over or for any garden party or birthday.
I always keep a classic homemade lemonade on repeat (it’s my go-to for events!) and it’s usually a hit — everyone loves it. But it’s also fun to mix things up with fruity flavors like raspberry, peach, cucumber… even naturally color-changing lemonade in pink, blue, or purple — all completely natural, of course.
I’ve also added a few simple syrup recipes at the end. They’re super handy for adjusting the sweetness or flavor just the way you like.
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Homemade lemonade recipes
Simple syrup recipes
You can use these simple syrups to add extra sweetness to your homemade lemonades.
And if you’re making the most of summer produce, take a peek at my fresh tomato recipes too—from juicy salads to sauces and pantry staples, they’re perfect for this time of year.
Tried one of these lemonade recipes? Let me know how you liked it in the comments below. I’d appreciate a recipe card rating and would love to see your recreations—tag me on Instagram @Alphafoodie!
Lemonade Recipes: Easy Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups lemon juice 8-12 lemons
- 2 cups simple syrup 1:1 ratio sugar to water
Instructions
- Use store-bought or homemade simple syrup. To make simple syrup, mix sugar and water (ratio 1:1 – e.g. 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar in volume) in a small saucepan. Stir to combine and simmer until the sugar has dissolved and formed a syrup. Set it aside to cool.
- Juice your lemons.
- Combine the lemon juice, water, and simple syrup and stir.
- Serve with or without ice cubes and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
So many awesome ideas. Can’t wait to try them all 🙂