This Single Serving Lemonade is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and doesn't leave you with a big pitcher of lemonade! This lemonade recipe is so fast and easy to make, you're sure to be making it non-stop.
The first day of summer is both exciting and depressing.
Even though we've been acting like its summer already with inflatable pool parties and ice cream cones, we still have a lot to look forward to. Fire pits, sleeping with the windows open, and sun tans are definitely not on the agenda any other season of the year in Wisconsin.
Still, the first day of summer can be a bit depressing because it marks the longest day of the year. That means the days will only get shorter from now on. Each day will bring a little less sunshine which means colder days, autumn scarves, and Christmas right around the corner.
Let me tell you, I am NOT ready for Christmas. Even the thought of snow right now kind of makes me want to jump off a bridge. I just want to stay with you in this moment forever (name that theme song).
I can't do summer without lemonade. While I have a rock solid go-to recipe, I don't always have the time or energy to juice twelve lemons (or twenty four if I'm super thirsty and doubling). And frankly, I'm selfish. I'm making lemonade for me and you can't have any.
This single serving lemonade recipe makes one sweet little glass of lemonade in about five minutes. Minimal juicing, maximum enjoyment. I used my electric kettle to heat my water up fast but you could also heat yours in the microwave or on the stovetop (or straight out the tap if you keep your water heater cranked).
This single serving lemonade is fun to customize! Here are a few ideas:
- Stir in a bit of strawberry sorbet (frozen or unfrozen) for strawberry lemonade
- Place contents in an ice cube tray and freeze for lemonade ice cubes that won't water down your drink
- Add fresh produce at the end such as strawberries, raspberries, or cucumber for an infused lemonade
- Experiment with other types of sweeteners such as honey, agave, or stevia if you prefer not to have processed sugar
Make a glass of single serving lemonade and savor this day. You're never getting this moment back.
Looking for more lemonade? Try my Strawberry Lemonade or Single Serving Strawberry Lemonade!
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- Strawberry Lemonade Vodka
Recipe
Single Serving Lemonade
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ cup hot water
- 3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice, I used about 1 Ā½ small organic lemons
- ¾ cup cold water
- Ice
- Lemon slices, optional
Instructions
- In a 2 or 4 cup measuring cup, stir together the sugar and hot water until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the lemon juice and cold water.
- Fill a large glass or pint mason jar with ice and several lemon slices. Fill to the top with lemonade and enjoy!
Me says
Delicious!
Kmbold says
Got off the couch and made this, doubling recipe for husband and me. Helps survive the flu. Thanks.
Kmbold says
BTW, I served this hot. Just added all hot water.
Helen GreenJem says
I thought that the lemonade was a little sour. But I love to take it to school on those hot summer days!
Stevie says
I love single serving recipes for stuff! I personally ended up adding a little more lemon juice and sweetener BUT that is because I used bottled lemon juice (I only had enough real lemon to throw a few slices into the drink, not enough for juicing). I also used monk fruit sugar instead of regular sugar, but I think the bottled lemon juice was the main reason for needing adjustment in my case.
Either way, this is a great recipe and easy to adjust if needed! So I'll be keeping this bookmarked! š
Lindsay Moe says
I'm so glad you enjoyed it Stevie, thanks for sharing your adaptation!
Mama Brooks says
I made with my 6 year old daughter! We we're both able to follow easily and it turned out really refreshing! We love lemonade and now we have a recipe from scratch we love.
Lindsay Moe says
That's wonderful, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Amy Finley says
So good and so simple to make. The kids and I loved it.
B says
I LOVE the recipe! I use this recipe, adding an extra tablespoon of lemon juice, and add 2 shots of huckleberry vodka, it's wonderful!
Lindsay Moe says
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Lori Wing says
Made this today with lemons from my tree. It is very good!
Mahalia says
I'm about to make it right now. Because here in California we got some big ol' juicy lemons all over on a bunch of trees in our yard. So considering I love lemons. . . and reading all reviews I'm sure I'll love it.
Lindsay Moe says
I hope you did enjoy it! Those fresh lemons sound lovely!!
Christa Kevorkian says
perfect. i add 4 tablespoons lemon juice instead of 3, itās sweeter.
Lindsay Moe says
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! It's so easy to customize to your taste!
clarabear says
this tasted amazing!! i added 1 tbsp of blueberry puree at the end which made it even better!!
Lindsay Moe says
Genius! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Terri says
This was awesome best lemonade I ever had. It was so nice to be able to sit down and enjoy this drink and so easy..
Gohan Barracuda says
I just cannot drink it slowly. It's almost too good. Thanks for the recipe. I just finished my second glass. Even my girlfriend likes it and she hates ANYTHING sour.
Gianna Lally Simoes says
All I know is it is a great drink anytime you need to get up and go but want a nice drink with no leftovers. And it tastes so good!