How to Make Lemonade

On a hot day, or on any day, there is nothing as refreshing as a glass of chilled lemonade. It is really easy to prepare, and inexpensive to make.

 Steps

Method 1

1. 1
   Cut up lemons, and squeeze until juice is gone. Use about three or four for a nice, sweet lemonade.
2. 2
   Make sugar-water by boiling water with an equal amount of sugar. Don't allow it to cool before adding the lemons!
   • Omit the sugar-water, and just use plain water, if you want to make unsweetened lemonade.
3. 3
   Figure that for every four cups of water (950 mL), the juice from two whole lemons should be added. It should be nice and sweet, with no tartness from the lemon.
4. 4
   Add ice cubes, pour into a glass, and enjoy!

Method 2

1. 1
   Gather 5 lemons, three cups of sugar (600 grams), and 1 3/4 quarts water (1.7 L) and ice.
2. 2
   Squeeze the juice from the lemons; reserve the peels.
3. 3
   Remove the seeds and pour the juice into a 2 quart pitcher.
4. 4
   Add the sugar and water. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
5. 5
   Slice the peels from all 5 lemons and put them into the pitcher. Serve with ice.
6. 6
   Add a pinch of cinnamon for a nice, sweet lemonade.