Copycat Starbucks Lemonade: 3-Ingredient Summer Refresher Recipe
A simple and refreshing copycat version of Starbucks Lemonade made with just three ingredients: cold water, granulated sugar, and fresh lemon juice. Perfect for a cool summer refresher served over ice and garnished with a lemon slice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cold water
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- Ice, to serve
- 2 lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: Combine the cold water, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a pitcher or mixing container. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved to create a uniformly sweet and tangy lemonade base.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the prepared lemonade over the ice. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice if desired for an extra touch of freshness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter or more tart lemonade.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best natural flavor and brightness.
- Serve immediately over ice or refrigerate the lemonade for up to 2 days.
- For a sparkling version, substitute cold water with sparkling water.
Keywords: Starbucks lemonade copycat, summer lemonade, refreshing lemonade, easy lemonade recipe, 3-ingredient lemonade
