Lemonade

Name: Lemonade
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 4 lemons; 100 g of sugar; Leaves of mint; ice cubes

5,01 review

This homemade lemonade combines freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar and fresh mint. 🍋 Serve it very cold over ice; it keeps 48 hours in the fridge.

Total time: 5 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: –
Rest: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.75

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 4

servings

Estimated cost €3.00

4 lemons
½ cup sugar
Leaves of mint
ice cubesoptional

Equipment

Wooden spoon
Pitcher
Citrus juicer

Instructions

Tap a number to check off the step, and a time to start a timer.

Squeeze the lemons to get about 240 ml of fresh lemon juice.

In a pitcher, mix the lemon juice with the sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add a few fresh mint leaves and lightly crush them with a wooden spoon to release their aromas.
Fill the pitcher with cold water and stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least to let the flavors blend and the lemonade chill well.
When you're ready to serve, fill glasses with ice.
Pour the cold lemonade over the ice.
Garnish each glass with a mint leaf and a lemon slice for an elegant presentation.
Stir lightly with a spoon and serve immediately.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

90kcal

Protein0 g0%
Carbs24 g100%
Fat0 g0%

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

🥤For a touch of originality, you can add a few cucumber slices to your lemonade for extra freshness. You can also adjust the amount of sugar to your taste. For a sparkling version, replace part of the water with sparkling water.☀️

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Very good as ice cubes (3 months). As a liquid, 1 month, but the texture is altered.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 days max in an airtight bottle in the fridge, without mint or ice.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Ideal, the flavors infuse. Add mint/ice just before serving.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not applicable, enjoy fresh.

Variations

Replace some of the lemons with limes.
Add a few crushed strawberries for a pink, fruity lemonade.
Top off with sparkling water for a fizzy lemonade.

Mistakes to avoid

Using bottled lemon juice: the flavor is flat. Squeeze fresh lemons.
Pouring in the water before dissolving the sugar: grains remain. Mix the juice and sugar first.
Serving right away: the lemonade isn't cold enough. Leave it at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Frequently asked questions

How many lemons do I need for this lemonade?

This recipe uses 4 lemons, which yields about 240 ml of juice, mixed with 100 g of sugar and then topped off with cold water in a pitcher. It makes about 4 nicely chilled glasses.

Can I reduce the amount of sugar?

Yes, start with less sugar, taste and adjust: it depends on how tart your lemons are. The lemonade will be more tangy and thirst-quenching. Mix the sugar into the juice well so it fully dissolves.

How do I make sparkling lemonade?

Replace the still water with very cold sparkling water, added at the last moment, in the glasses or in the pitcher just before serving. That way it keeps its bubbles, which would disappear while waiting in the refrigerator.

When should I add the mint?

Add the mint leaves to the pitcher and lightly crush them with a wooden spoon to release their aromas. Keep a few whole leaves to garnish each glass, along with a lemon slice.

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Nono

24 mai 2025

Rapide et facile ! Bonne recette, cependant je pense qu’il faut un peu plus de citron pour le nombre de personnes recommandés. J’ai dû utilisé 5-6 citrons au lieu de 4.