Homemade Carbonated Lemonade – A Classic Recipe with Step-by-Step Photos

Nothing says summer quite like refreshing lemonade. This light, homemade drink is made with just three ingredients and boasts an incredibly rich flavor, making it popular worldwide. This classic recipe doesn't even require any syrup. It's quick, delicious, and healthy.

Nutritional value per serving

35.3 kcal

Proteins: 0.1 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 8.4 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 35 min
Time in the kitchen: 5 min
Complexity:

It will work even if you're making it for the first time. Not just this dish, but your first time ever.
Number of servings: 1

1.5 l

Most store-bought lemonades are too sweet or have a strange flavor with insufficient fresh citrus aroma. I offer a recipe that combines bright lemon tartness with a pleasant sweetness.

‎Classic recipe Homemade lemonade with lemon juice is very easy to make - no need to turn on the stove, make syrup, and then wait for drink cool down. ‎‎All you need to do is Make lemonade at home: A clean container, lemons, sugar, and sparkling water. This is the perfect way to invigorate your body on a hot summer day!

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Homemade sparkling lemonade

Ingredients

Servings

1.5 l

Lemon

2 pcs
Sugar

150 G
Water

1.5 l

Preparation

Step 1

Pour three tablespoons of sugar into a bowl.

Step 2

Squeeze lemon juice into the sugar. Roll the fruit first to soften it and release more juice.

Step 3

Stir sugar with lemon juice until sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 4

Strain the syrup through a sieve.

Step 5

Pour in the mixture soda.

Step 6

Add mint sprigs and lemon slices to the lemonade. Stir and let steep for about half an hour in the refrigerator.

Step 7

Serve lemonade with ice. Done!

Tips

‎For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice from real lemons, rather than store-bought, packaged, or bottled juice. Lemon juice in plastic bottles doesn't taste as good, as it's usually loaded with added flavorings and preservatives, which can alter the drink's flavor. Homemade lemonade made from fresh lemons is definitely better.

When buying lemons, choose large fruits that have a slightly soft texture. Avoid lemons with green or brown spots on the surface. Hard lemons have thicker skin and yield less juice.

Also, if possible, use Meyer lemons—they're sweeter and juicier than other varieties. They make delicious lemonade with a delightfully sweet flavor. They're often found in supermarkets in the winter.

To extract more lemon juice before cutting the fruit, roll each lemon across the cutting board with the palm of your hand, pressing the fruit into the surface.

For a fuller, richer lemon flavor, roll lemon slices in sugar and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. The sugar will help extract the oils from the lemon zest and bring out the citrus aroma.

Anyone can make this lemonade. do it yourselfYou just have to want it! Bright, aromatic, and delicious—everyone will love this summer drink!

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