How to make lemonade

I don’t recommend it, the flavor of bottled lemon juice is not like fresh squeezed. Plus, it has additives and preservatives, yuck.

Lemons can be very expensive, so I want to get every last drop of juice out of each one. I use an electric citrus juicer that does a great job with no mess.

It depends on the size, but anywhere from 3-6 tablespoons or more. There are some really ginormous lemons in the market right now, and I got a cup of juice from just 2 1/2 lemons.

Absolutely, I do! I think it adds even more lemon flavor.

No, you can add sugar to the lemonade and stir to dissolve it, no need to make a syrup first. Sugar dissolves in cold or room temperature liquids just fine, just stir to dissolve.

Never add ice to your pitcher. Chill the lemonade without ice and then pour over ice just before serving. I like to have a bowl or bucket of ice next to the pitcher of lemonade so everyone can serve themselves.
If you want a really pure lemonade flavor that never fades, freeze some of your lemonade in ice cube trays and use that for your ice. Your lemonade will stay fresh and vibrant.
Another tip: add some lemon slices to your pitcher of lemonade and extra lemon flavor will infuse slowly over time.

It will keep in the refrigerator for at least a week.

Yes, especially if you don’t overdo the sugar. I use just 2 tablespoons per quart of lemonade (6 grams per serving,) and you can even get away with less than that for a tarter flavor. Lemonade is a much healthier alternative to sodas or even fruit juices. It’s hydrating and gives you a boost of Vitamin C. Drinking lemon water is a healthy habit!

Yes, if you’re going to serve it right away, mix it up with carbonated water, that’s delicious and refreshing. Mix the sugar into the lemon juice first to dissolve, then add the carbonated water and just give it a gentle stir so you don’t disturb the bubbles. This works great if you want to make one glass at a time.

So many ways to do this. I love a little bit of pureed fruit like blueberry or strawberry. Mint makes an incredibly refreshing lemonade. My most recent lemonade experiment was with violets! Try muddling fresh herbs like rosemary

Sure, just mix well and pour it into your popsicle mold.

That’s easy, just follow the ratio of 4 to 1. Start with a cup of water, add 1/4 cup lemon juice, and sweeten to taste.

Use your favorite alternative sweetener like liquid Stevia, or honey or agave syrup.