For the Lemonade:

1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (8–10 medium lemons or 6–8 large lemons)

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

3 cups cold water

3–4 cups ice

Optional Garnish:

Lemon slices

Lemon wedges

Fresh mint leaves

Fresh basil leaves

Fresh berries

Curled lemon peel

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In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let it cool.
In a large pitcher, add fresh lemon juice.
Pour the cooled simple syrup into the pitcher with the lemon juice and stir.
Add 3 cups cold water and stir again. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more sugar syrup.
Fill glasses with ice, then pour the lemonade over the ice.
Garnish with lemon slices, mint leaves, or any other garnish of choice.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

For a sugar-free version, use natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit.

Add fruits like strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries for a fun twist.

Infuse with herbs like basil or lavender for a unique flavor.

Swap cold water with sparkling water for a fizzy version.