Yes, it's easier to use a mix, or frozen lemonade. But NOTHING tastes as good on a hot day as fresh HOMEMADE lemonade!

Prep time: 10 minutes to 15 minutes, Makes 2 quarts

INGREDIENTS

•   8 to 10 large lemons

•   1 cup granulated sugar

•    1 1/2 quarts water (6 cups)

•     Ice

•     Lemon slices, for serving (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Halve 8 to 10 large lemons, then squeeze the juice from the halves—you can do this manually with your favorite juicer or reamer.

My favorite alternative method: Quarter the lemons and use the stand mixer to juice all of the lemons at once.

Place the quartered lemons in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, then beat on low speed for 2 minutes.

With either method, strain the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup or bowl to remove the pulp before making the lemonade. You need 1 cup of strained lemon juice.

Add 1 cup granulated sugar to the strained lemon juice and whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Transfer the lemonade base to a serving pitcher. Add 1 1/2 quarts water and stir to combine. Chill the lemonade for at least 1 hour before serving.

Serve the lemonade over ice with lemon slices if desired.

From The Kitchn