{"slug":"lemonade","collection":"recipes","is_recipe":true,"visibility":"public","title":"Lemonade","description":"Classic fresh-squeezed lemonade with a simple syrup base, bright enough to drink straight and strong enough to stand up to a shot of vodka or tequila.","body_md":"\nSimple lemonade. Serve with a shot of vodka (chili pepper vodka is\ngreat!), tequila, or rum.\n\n## Ingredients\n\n-   420ml (1¾ cups) granulated sugar\n-   360ml (1½ cups) fresh squeezed lemon juice (\\~ 8 to 10 medium lemons)\n-   240ml (1 cup) + 1680ml (7 cups) cold water\n\n## Preparation\n\n### Simple Syrup\n\n1.  In a small sauce pan, combine the first 240ml (1 cup) of water with sugar.\n2.  Stir occasionally over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a\n    full boil.\n3.  Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.\n\n### Squeeze Lemons\n\n1.  Render 360ml (1½ cups) of lemon juice.\n2.  Strain.\n3.  Chill until ready to use.\n\n### Combine\n\n1.  Combine simple syrup, lemon juice, and remaining 1680ml (7 cups) cold water.\n2.  Chill until ready to serve.\n","draft":false,"servings":"8","prep_time":"10 minutes","cook_time":"10 minutes","total_time":"20 minutes","created_at":"2015-05-11T00:25:00Z","categories":["Beverage"],"tags":["Lemon"],"methods":["Stove-Top"],"themes":["Boozy","Summer"],"ingredients":[{"section":"","items":["-   420ml (1¾ cups) granulated sugar","-   360ml (1½ cups) fresh squeezed lemon juice (\\~ 8 to 10 medium lemons)","-   240ml (1 cup) + 1680ml (7 cups) cold water"],"parsed":[{"raw":"-   420ml (1¾ cups) granulated sugar","qty":420,"unit":"ml","item":"granulated sugar"},{"raw":"-   360ml (1½ cups) fresh squeezed lemon juice (\\~ 8 to 10 medium lemons)","qty":360,"unit":"ml","item":"fresh squeezed lemon juice"},{"raw":"-   240ml (1 cup) + 1680ml (7 cups) cold water","qty":240,"unit":"ml","item":"+ 1680ml cold water"}]}],"servings_int":8,"qc":{"status":"passed","last_checked_at":"2026-07-30T02:01:31.026816Z","checked_by":"robert@sigler.io","standard_version":"2026-07-29","findings_count":0,"stale":false}}