Classic Lemonade

Classic Lemonade

Categories:

Beverages & Cocktails
Summer
Granulated Sugar
Yields
3 – 4 glasses of lemonade
Prep Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
What you need:
  • 1 cup (200 g) Redpath Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup (250 ml) water
  • 1 cup (250 ml) lemon juice
  • 3 to 4 cups (700 mL - 972 mL) water (to dilute)
Instructions
Classic Lemonade

How to prepare:

1. Start by making a simple syrup. Combine sugar and 1 cup (250 mL) water in a small saucepan until the sugar has dissolved completely.

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2. While the sugar is cooking, use a juicer to extract the juice from 4 to 6 lemons, or enough for one cup of juice.

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3. Add the prepared simple syrup, and lemon juice to a pitcher.

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4. Add 3 to 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher to suit your tastes. For a stronger lemonade use less water, and for a more diluted lemonade use more water. Refrigerate 30 to 40 minutes.

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5. Serve with ice, and sliced lemons.

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CHEF'S TIP
  • To make it pink lemonade add ½ cup of raspberries or strawberries before chilling for 30-40 minutes.
  • Add a couple fresh slices of ginger when making the simple syrup to make a ginger lemonade.
  • For a little fizz, instead of using 3 to 4 cups (700 mL – 972 mL) of flat water, try using sparkling water.