Shirley Jackson, The Haunting of Hill House
“What a farmer’s wife you might have made.”
“This is a place for picnics, with lunch beside the brook and hard-boiled eggs.”
Theodora laughed. “Chicken salad and chocolate cake.”
“Lemonade in a Thermos bottle. Spilled salt.”
Homemade Lemonade
Quench your thirst with this easy homemade lemonade recipe. With just four lemons, sugar, and a few simple steps, you can create a refreshing, tangy drink in no time. Perfect for a hot day or any time you crave a classic, thirst-quenching beverage.
Ingredients
- 4 large lemons
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water for the sugar syrup
- 4 cups cold water for dilution
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish optional
Instructions
- Make sugar syrup by dissolving 1 cup of sugar in 1 cup of water on the stove. Allow it to cool.
- Juice 4 lemons to get about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- In a large pitcher, mix the lemon juice with the sugar syrup.
- Add 4 cups of cold water and adjust the amount to your taste.
- Fill glasses with ice, pour the lemonade, and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves.
- Stir and enjoy your homemade lemonade!
Notes
This recipe is easy to customize for your preferred level of sweetness and tartness.