The Prettiest Drink You’ll Make This Summer 💕🍋

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar provides a richer flavor.

fresh lemons

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: bottled lemon juice

Bottled lemon juice is more accessible and cost-effective.

sparkling water

🥗Healthier: club soda

💰Cheaper: tap water

Tap water can be used for a non-fizzy version.

Pour 1 cup of water into a small saucepan.

Add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the saucepan.

Stir the mixture together and heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Remove from heat and let the simple syrup cool for 10 minutes.

Roll fresh lemons on the counter to maximize juice extraction.

Squeeze the lemons to extract 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, removing any seeds but keeping the pulp.

In a pitcher, pour in the lemon juice and the cooled simple syrup.

Add 1/4 cup of 100% cranberry juice to the pitcher for color and flavor.

Pour in 5 cups of water into the pitcher and stir to combine.

Chill the lemonade in the fridge or serve immediately over ice.

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