There is nothing more satisfying than a thirst-quenching beverage on a hot summer’s day. Homemade lemonade just made the list of summer favourites!

To be totally honest, this is my first time making homemade lemonade and I don’t know why I waited so long! Made with just a few ingredients, it’s got all the right elements for a hot summer’s day! It’s sweet (but not too sweet), tart and oh-so refreshing! An immediate hit in our household!

 

Ingredients

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

1 cup fresh lemon juice

lemon slices

6 cups water

ice

 

Method

add sugar & 1 cup of water in a small pot, bring to a boil, stir until the sugar has dissolved, cool for 15 minutes

squeeze lemons & strain through a fine-mesh sieve

add sugar water, lemon juice, 6 cups of water, lemon slices (if desired) & ice to a pitcher

Stir well & Enjoy! xx