Lemonade Recipe Fresh Homemade Lemonade

Published Sep 14, 2019 Updated Oct 02, 2024

Homemade Lemonade Recipe

On a hot day, it’s hard to beat a tall glass of icy cold homemade lemonade. Summer is almost officially over, but we still have some hot days ahead of us here in Southern California. It doesn’t have to be hot to enjoy this super refreshing lemonade. This is the best lemonade recipe you will ever have. It’s better than the restaurant with the same name!

What Are The Ingredients For Lemonade

This fresh lemonade recipe has 3 unique ingredients that set it apart from regular lemonade. The first is Meyer lemons. Meyer lemons are smaller and a little sweeter than regular lemons. They come from China and are a cross between a regular lemon and a mandarin orange. They are available from December – May, but I find them at my local Trader Joe’s all year round. The second ingredient is Calamansi limes. These can be found at Asian markets. These limes are tart and aromatic. They smell amazing and bring a citrusy balance to this lemonade. The last ingredient is using a good quality coconut water as the base. I used Vita CoCo Pure Coconut Water which you can find at Costco.

How To Make Lemonade

This lemonade recipe uses real lemons and makes 1 quart with the following ingredients:

Meyer lemon juice Meyer lemon slices Calamansi juice Fresh mint leaves Coconut water Sugar Ice cubes

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients. In a pitcher, combine Meyer lemon juice, Meyer lemon slices, Calamansi juice and mint leaves together. Bruise the mint leaves lightly. Add the coconut water, sugar and stir to combine well. Store in the fridge until chilled. Stir before serving and add ice cubes and more sugar to taste. You can also garnish with Meyer lemon slices.

What To Serve With Lemonade

Enjoy this lemonade with a refreshing fruit salad and baked fish, or grilled chicken thighs and a salad with a citrusy vinaigrette.

Helpful Tips

You can use honey as the sweetener instead of granulated sugar. You can substitute thyme for the mint, thyme and lemon pair beautifully together. You can use water instead of coconut water as the base. I just love the tropical taste of pure coconut water.

What To Serve With This Recipe

Make the following dishes to pair with this refreshing beverage. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.