Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Juice fresh lemons to achieve about one cup of juice.
- Prepare simple syrup by combining equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat until the sugar dissolves, then cool.
- In a blender, combine the fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and cold water. Blend until well mixed.
- If using, add vodka to the blender and blend briefly to incorporate.
- Pour the lemonade into a pitcher and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice cubes in glasses.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Notes
For an extra refreshing twist, freeze lemon slices as ice cubes.
