Beverages

Old-Fashioned Lemonade

Few things are more refreshing on a hot summer day than a glass of ice-cold lemonade. Simple and sweet, this classic lemonade recipe takes only a few minutes to make. 

By Katherine Keenan

Jul 17 2019

Old Fashioned Lemonade 1

This quick lemonade recipe is sure to entertain a crowd.

Photo Credit : Katherine Keenan

Few things are more refreshing on a hot summer day than a glass of ice-cold lemonade. Simple and sweet, this classic lemonade recipe takes only a few minutes to make.

Yield:

7 cups

Ingredients

1½ cups sugar
1½ cups boiling water
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
4 cups cold water
Lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions

Combine sugar and boiling water, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and cold water. Mix well. Chill. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices.