If you are looking for how to make lemonade, you are absolutely in the right place!

This homemade lemonade recipe is a summer legend at our house.  The refreshing sweetness with just the right amount of tart is something that every member of the family asks for! 

The bonus is that this recipe has only three ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to make!

The three ingredients in this lemonade recipe: freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar & water. Oh, and doesn’t require any preparation or simple syrup made ahead of time!  It takes less than 5 minutes from start to finish to make this homemade lemonade recipe from scratch.

Best Lemonade Recipe for Kids

Because you don’t have to heat up the stove for simple syrup, this is a really good way to make lemonade with kids because it is quick, safe & easy…oh and delicious!

Grab a straw and a lawn chair because there is just something special about a good homemade lemonade.  Homemade lemonade and sunny days of summer go together perfectly.  Clasp your cool glass and stir the lemony goodness.

And after you’ve made this recipe, you’ll never have lemonade any other way. It is hands down the best and most delicious homemade lemonade recipe out there.

Yum!

HOW TO MAKE LEMONADE

HOMEMADE LEMONADE RECIPE INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (you can use the bottled juice too)
• 5 cups cold water
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 lemons, for garnish
• Ice

Instructions to Make Homemade Lemonade Recipe – Kids Can Help!

Step 1

Combine lemon juice, water, and sugar into a large pitcher and stir until sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 2

Dump lemon slices onto the top of lemonade.

Step 3

Top with ice to keep it nice and cold.

How to Make Simple Syrup (Alternative Method)

If you prefer, you can make a simple syrup with the sugar and 1 cup of water by heating it over medium heat until it is completely dissolved. Then add the lemon juice and remainder of the water following this recipe. This ensures that you have no sugary grit in the lemonade. I do this when I have some extra time to make homemade lemonade, but it’s not a step that you must do.

I like to use fresh lemons for this recipe, but in a pinch, I have used lemon juice from a bottle and it’s pretty darn good!

Simple & Easy Homemade Lemonade Variations

You can make variations of this simple homemade lemonade:

• Add your favorite fruit juices such as watermelon juice to make watermelon lemonade, strawberry puree to make strawberry lemonade, and so on. 
• You can add a pinch of salt to your lemonade to make it tastier! Try it and let me know in the comments below. 
• For adults only: You can make this an adult recipe by adding a little vodka into the recipe.

Tips on Storing Your Homemade Lemonade

1. Home made lemonade will last in the fridge up to 5 days if stored properly. 
2. If you got a lot of fresh lemon juice, freeze them in an ice cube tray to last up to 4 months. 
3. You can make a concentrate of lemon juice and simple syrup ahead of time and store it in the fridge in case you are making lemonade in large quantities for the parties. Mix cold water as you need to make fresh lemonade recipe.

Is lemon-flavored desserts your favorite?  Then you might like these lemonade cookies and lemonade cake. 

Yield: 6 servings

Best Homemade Lemonade Recipe

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Refreshing & tartly sweet. This lemonade recipe has stood the test of generations and is summer-approved. Whip up a quick batch of the best homemade lemonade you have ever tasted!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Cups Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
• 5 Cups Cold Water
• 1 1/2 Cups Sugar
• 2 Lemons, for garnish
• Ice

Instructions

1. Combine the lemon juice, water & sugar into a pitcher.
2. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
3. Add ice & lemon garnish.

Notes

• If you prefer to make a simple syrup ahead of time, add the sugar to 1 Cup of water and allow it to dissolve. This will eliminate any lemonade "grit".
• Homemade lemonade will last in the fridge up to 5 days if stored properly.
• If you got a lot of fresh lemon juice, freeze them in an ice cube tray to last up to 4 months.

Fun Facts about Lemons & Homemade Lemonade

Here at Kids Activities Blog, we are a little obsessed with fun facts.  Here are a few fun facts about lemon that we thought you would enjoy:

• Lemon battery: An experiment that involves attaching nails & copper pieces to a bunch of lemons can create a battery that produces electricity. Several lemons can power a small light.
• Lemon cut in halves dipped in salt or baking soda can be used to brighten up copper and clean kitchenware. 
• Lemon juice helps fruits such as apples, pears and peaches from turning brown after cutting.
• Around 75 lemons are used to produce 15ml of lemon essential oil. It is done by cold pressing the rinds of the lemons, producing oil which you can use for diffusing, skincare, cleaning, and also to make your own bath salt recipe.
• “Ade” in the Lemonade means fruit juice diluted with water and sweetened with sugar or honey.
• The first Sunday of May is celebrated as National Lemonade day. It was founded by Lisa and Michael Holthouse in 2007 to honor lemonade stand ideas to teach children about running a business.
• Do you know? It is illegal for kids to run lemonade stands in most of the states in America without permits. 

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Inspired Summer Fun for Kids

Let making homemade lemonade with kids be the first thing on your summer journey…here are some ideas on what to do next:

• Enjoy some family summer fun on a budget!
• Keep your little ones busy with these fun kids summer activities.
• Make your beach trip a little more fun with these beach crafts for kids.
• Keep your kid’s mind sharp with these summer science experiments.
• Look no further for summer fun for kids!
• Check out these summer bucket lists for kids.
• You can enjoy summer camp at home with these summer camp activities.
• Keep active with these summer games for kids.
• These water activities for kids are a great way to beat the heat!
• Sit back and relax with some popcorn once you join the kid movie club.
• Slow down and enjoy some creative time with these summer coloring pages.
• Help keep your kids school ready with barnes and nobles summer reading free book giveaway.
• Kids aren’t big on reading during summer break? Here is my summer plan to help entice my child to love reading.
• Stay busy with these fun and messy summer projects for kids.
• Summer days can be busy! Once they’re over though relax and enjoy something sweet with these campfire desserts.
• Enjoy these summer 4th of july activities!
• Need more holiday help? Here are activities for father’s day!

Have you made lemonade with your kids?