Lemonade: Refreshing and Easy for Everyone
Whip up a batch of this easy and refreshing homemade lemonade using fresh lemons, honey, and water. Perfect for a hot day or any gathering.
Equipment
- Citrus juicer
- Mesh strainer
- Glass pitcher with lid
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups fresh lemon juice approximately 6-8 fresh lemons or store-bought pure lemon juice
- ½ cup raw honey
- 2 quarts water divided: 2 cups warm, 1 ½ quarts cold
Instructions
- Gently warm 2 cups of water and stir in raw honey until completely dissolved. Squeeze lemons, strain the juice, and add it to the honey water mixture.
- Add the remaining 1 ½ quarts of cold water to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine and chill or serve immediately over ice. Garnish with a lemon slice and fresh mint.
Notes
Roll lemons on the counter before juicing to extract more juice. Use slightly warm water to dissolve honey to preserve live enzymes. Adjust honey quantity based on lemon tartness. Stir before serving as pulp may settle.