A batch recipe for apple lemonade that starts with a homemade simple syrup base, then combines apple juice, fresh lemon juice, and water. The apple and lemon are natural partners — the lemon’s acidity brightens the apple’s mellow sweetness. Makes about 3 quarts, perfect for a pitcher on a hot day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups basic syrup
- 4 cups apple juice
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- Combine 4 cups of water with 4 cups of sugar in a saucepan.
- Bring to the boil and continue boiling for 10 minutes.
- Combine the made syrup with the juices.
- Serve over ice, or serve hot with a cinnamon stick for stirring.
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