Refreshing Canes Lemonade Recipe For Summer
A refreshing Canes Lemonade Recipe made with fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, and water. This homemade lemonade is sweet, tangy, and perfect for hot days or family meals.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water (for syrup)
- 5 cups cold water (for dilution)
- Ice cubes (for serving)
- Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Heat on medium until the sugar dissolves completely. Let it cool.
- 2
Roll each lemon on the counter to loosen the juice before cutting. Squeeze until you have 1 cup fresh lemon juice. Strain out seeds and extra pulp for a clean lemonade.
- 3
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled sugar syrup with the lemon juice.
- 4
Stir in 5 cups cold water. Taste and adjust—if you like it sweeter, add more syrup; if you like it tart, add more lemon juice.
- 5
Add plenty of ice and serve in tall glasses. Garnish with lemon slices for extra lemon flavor.