Give your Summer a kick in the pants with this Old Fashioned Fresh Squeezed Easy Lemonade Recipe!
When life friends give you lemons… {straight from the tree}, what do you do?? You make lemonade, of course!
Cari writes: “Best recipe ever!!! And so easy!”
Now if you’re not already obsessed with homemade Lemonade, that’s about to change!!
My Aunt Dee in Southern California introduced me to this Fresh Squeezed Easy Lemonade Recipe, with lemons from her back yard. And let me tell you… you’ve never tasted a better lemonade!
It’s a simple and delicious Chick Fil A Copycat Lemonade, and I know you’ll be hooked on it as soon as you try it!
This easy homemade lemonade with fresh squeezed lemon juice can easily be doubled or tripled for a big party, too! Just 3 ingredients and you’ve got the classic old fashioned fair drink both kids and adults will LOVE! Trust me… it’s the BEST you’ll ever make, and done in 5 minutes!
Absolutely nothing can beat the sweet ‘n tangy refreshment of this Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, and it’s such a cinch to make! So grab some lemons and let’s do this!!
You’re not going to believe how easy this is to make! Here’s how you’ll make your own homemade lemonade…
Easy Lemonade Recipe
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Can You Freeze Lemonade in Ice Cube Trays?
You sure can! Lemonade Ice Cubes for drinks are the secret trick to pack a punch of flavor without watering down your lemonade or party punches!
Jennifer writes: “I made these and ended up using them in a fruit punch I made. Delicious use of leftover homemade lemonade I had!”
Melissa writes: “I used lemonade cubes in red Hawaiian punch for my son’s birthday party. Tasted great and wasn’t watered down! Thank you!”
How to Make Lemonade Ice Cubes:
Simply pour your Fresh Squeezed Lemonade made from the recipe below into an ice cube tray and freeze. Then when you’re ready for your next glass of lemonade, just pop in a few lemonade cubes!
These lemonade ice cubes will keep your glasses chilled, but not watered down as they begin to melt!
How to Make Lemonade from Fresh Lemons:
- Roll lemons to loosen juice
- Cut lemons in half, and squeeze
- Dissolve sugar in hot water, then add fresh lemon juice
- Add cold water, stir, and chill in refrigerator. So EASY!
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Easy Lemonade Recipe…
One reader writes: “This super simple recipe was so easy the kids got in on the action!”
Jesse writes: “Love it – it’s awesome”
One reader writes: “Made this with my 4 year old. It was so easy!”
Steph writes: “This is my go-to lemonade recipe”
Grace writes: “This lemonade was so good, I loved it”
Valerie writes: “Perfect lemonade!”
Cari writes: “Best recipe ever!!! And so easy!”
Hannah writes: “This recipe is really amazing!”
Laurynn writes: “Totally a hit! Not too sweet, not too tart. Thank you!!!”
Lee writes: “It was perfect and so easy!”
Loretta writes: “I love this recipe! Fresh lemonade is the best! This is quick and easy!”
Brigitte writes: “Excellent “Lemonade Stand” lemonade!”
Sadie writes: “This is so yummy! I steep some Tazo Passion Tea in it and it. is. delicious.”
Olivia writes: “I made simple syrup with stevia and it worked just as well!”
Tammy writes: “This was a super simple recipe! It was really tasty. We used raw coconut sugar and while it tinted it slightly, tasted like heaven. I’ll never spend time on a simple syrup again.”
Easy Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice {4 - 5 medium lemons}
- 1.5 cups Sugar
- 1 cup Hot Water
- 4 cups Cold Water
Instructions
- Roll lemons on cutting board to loosen juice.
- Cut lemons in half, and squeeze out fresh lemon juice. {make sure to remove any seeds}
- Dissolve 1.5 cups sugar in 1 cup hot water, stir well.
- Pour in fresh squeezed lemon juice.
- Add in 4 cups cold water and stir.
- Pour into pitcher, and let 2 thin slices of lemon float on top as garnish.
- Each glass can be garnished with a thin slice of lemon, too!
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Donna says
This lemonade is very good. It’s just the right amount of tartness and so easy to make!
Heidi says
Thanks, Donna… I’m so happy to hear you liked the lemonade! 🙂
Christine says
So easy and delicious! Our California neighbors have trees full of lemons that they share so generously. Yum! Thanks!
Heidi says
That’s amazing, Christine! Your neighbors sound SO sweet… nothing beats fresh lemons straight from the tree!
Christie says
That looks super refreshing and delicious! I love lemonade and I love it even more when it’s freshly squeezed!
Heidi says
Thanks, Christie… it really is so perfectly tangy and delicious! 🙂
Sandy says
Of course I love your lemonade recipe, but most of all I love your positive attitude and love of God. Your website is a bright spot in my day!
Heidi says
Aww ~ thanks so much for the sweet comment, Sandy! 🙂
Ellen Houston says
I just tried it and it is soooooo gooood! Thank you! 😉
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Ellen… so glad you liked it! 🙂
cheyenne says
I followed this and my lemonade turned out amazing!!
Heidi says
Yay ~ so glad you loved it, Cheyenne! 😉
Jenn says
Who needs summer for fresh squeezed lemonade!!! This is the first time I’ve ever made my own… it smells fantastic, just waiting for it to chill but I must say my kids have a new respect for me watching me hand squeeze all those lemons. However I did let my daughter know that it is in my best interest to invest in a juicer in the new year 🙂
sierra says
About how many lemons does it take? Thanks!
Emmalie says
Can’t wait to try it out , I’m going to do a lemonade stand down by the beach so thanks for the recipe !!!!
Heidi says
Have FUN, Emmalie! 😉
Pamela Gorby says
Love the lemonade recipes!
Heidi says
Thanks, Pamela! 🙂
Sherry says
This sounds heavenly on a hot day!
Thanks for sharing!
Sherry
leslie says
That sounds so divine! Yum!
ButterYum says
Fabulous photos. Can’t wait to give it a try!
🙂
ButterYum
Melinda says
So jealous of your fresh lemons! There is nothing like a glass of fresh lemonade on a hot day! This recipe looks quite easy to make!