Reviewed: May 12, 2012

This is as simple as it gets. I read several reviews, and the idea of making a simple syrup is ridiculous. The sugar dissolve just fine in the water and with the lemon juice. Because lemons vary so much in size, just taste the darn thing to see if it needs more tang or more sweetness. I always add lemon zest too. This brings out the flavor of the lemon without having to cut into more fresh lemons. Also, it's fine to add lemon juice that isn't freshly squeezed if you think it needs more. We really enjoyed this, very refreshing and super simple.

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donomom

Reviewed: Apr. 29, 2012

Wonderful summer lemonade recipe! I fallowed what other reviewers said and made a simple syrup first with the water and sugar, bringing it to a boil and cooling before mixing it all together. My lemons were slightly small, so I adjusted the juice accordingly. Not to sour, not to sweet! Perfect! A thirst quencher!

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The Smiling Chef

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Denver, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2012

Very good lemonade!

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Reviewed: Mar. 31, 2012

The BEST lemonade! I use lemon juice when lemons aren't cheep. It always comes out great! :)

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Violet

Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2012

I used twice the sugar and it was perfect! My daughter is obsessed with making lemonade. This is going to be the go to recipe. :)

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sun_flower969

Home Town: Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2012

Great basic recipe. Added a little sugar, but it could easily do without the addition. I used smaller lemons, not the huge ones, and I squeezed them over the sugar, let that dissolve, stirred it, then added water and stirred again. Sugar dissolved very quickly and easily.

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JenJen

Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2011

Simple and perfect.

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Amanda

Reviewed: Aug. 22, 2011

For this recipe I used 5 large size lemons, and added a 2/3's cup of sugar. I served mine in a chilled glass, as I didn't add any ice. Adding ice quickly dilutes the taste of the lemon flavor. With the modifications I made to this beverage, I would give this recipe 5 stars. This is a good basic recipe to start with, but with everyone's taste preference when it comes to lemonade, (sweet lemonade verses a tart lemonade) I think one should add ingredients that suits their taste buds.

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DomesticGoddess

Reviewed: Aug. 14, 2011

This was ok nothing wow about it. On the upside its a very simple recipe, little time and effort required but id rather put a little more work in for a better tasting drink during the summer. This coconut and lime drink was perfect for me

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Lucianchef

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2011

fantastic recipe! not usually a fan of lemonade but my wife has had a hankering for it and i drank 2quarts of this stuff before she even came home! I didnt have fresh lemons so i used lemon juice. In case anyone needs to know; 4 lemons = between 9 and 12 tablespoons of juice. I used the recommended amount of lemon juice, and doubled all the other ingredients to make 2 quarts of lemonade. PS. A previous reviewer mentioned making the sugar into a syrup. Excellent suggestion. Makes for a much smoother drink.

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