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Glass of Surfside Lemonade on a beach table

Name: Surfside Lemonade

Summary: A bright, citrusy, and ultra-refreshing lemonade perfect for beach days, summer BBQs, or lounging by the pool. Easily customizable with fruits, herbs, or sparkling water for added flair.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 5–6 lemons
  • ¾ cup to 1 cup sugar or preferred sweetener like honey, agave, or stevia
  • 1 cup warm water to dissolve sweetener
  • 3 cups cold still or sparkling water
  • Ice cubes for serving
  • Optional add-ins:
  • Mint leaves
  • Strawberry puree
  • Blueberries or raspberries
  • Basil sprigs
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Citrus juicer (manual or electric)
  • Pitcher or large drink dispenser
  • Stirring spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Fine mesh strainer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Juice the lemons: Roll lemons on a counter, then juice them to get 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Strain if desired.
  3. Make the sweetener mix: In a pitcher, mix sugar and 1 cup of warm water until completely dissolved.
  4. Add lemon juice: Stir in the lemon juice to the sweetener base.
  5. Add cold water: Pour in 3 cups of cold still, sparkling, or coconut water. Stir and taste. Adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.
  6. Customize: Add herbs, fruit, or puree as desired for extra flavor.
  7. Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve over ice with garnish.

Notes

Notes:
For a sugar-free version, use stevia or monk fruit extract to taste.
Turn leftovers into popsicles by pouring into molds.
Add sparkling water just before serving to maintain fizz.
Freeze lemon slices or lemonade cubes to chill without diluting.
For a party batch, triple the ingredients and use a dispenser.