If you’re looking for a lemonade recipe for one, this Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade by the Glass is perfect for you!
Because sometimes you just need a little refreshment. One glass worth, to be exact. Something special, something easy, thirst-quenching, and cold. Some lemonade, for instance. A single serving lemonade recipe will hit the spot!
I love lemonade (but then who hates lemonade?). And I love that it’s a cinch to make – especially this lemonade recipe for one.
Readers say …
-Alyssa
“Best lemonade I’ve ever made! Yum!”
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Lemonade by the Glass Ingredients
Seriously, this one-glass-of-lemonade recipe could not be simpler. How’s it made, exactly? Well, the ingredients you need for this lemonade recipe for one are:
- A lemon (for about 3 tablespoons worth of fresh lemon juice)
- Water – Some hot, and some cold (I’ll explain this in a minute)
- Granulated sugar
- Ice, of course!
How to Make It
The first thing you want to do is stir the sugar together with the hot water, right in the glass. Why hot water? This is an easy-peasy (lemon squeezy [ahem]) way to dissolve the sugar quickly. No grainy lemonade here!
Then, add the lemon juice and the remaining water.
Plop in ice so that your glass is filled to the brim, stir, and voila! That’s how to make a glass of lemonade!
So now you know how to make lemonade with fresh lemon juice for one glass. Soon you’ll be finding yourself making a cup of lemonade every time the craving hits (guaranteed the craving will hit often after you’ve discovered this super-simple fresh-squeezed lemonade by the glass!)
Now to find the perfect lemonade-sipping spot out on the porch! Oh, and come back in the wintertime for single serve hot chocolate!
Want more lemonade recipes?
- Want to add a little something special? Try this Fresh Strawberry Lemonade by the Glass recipe. So good!
- Pretty AND pink! This watermelon lemonade is super fruity and refreshing.
- For the most gorgeous hue, check out Fresh Blueberry Lemonade.
- Craving a unique spin? Try Vanilla Bean Lemonade (think creamsicle. Mmmm!)
- Wanting to booze things up a bit? Go for these Boozy Strawberry Lemonade Slushies.
Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade by the Glass
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice (from 1 medium-to-large lemon)
- 3/4 cup cold water
- Ice
Instructions
- In a 16-ounce or larger glass, stir together the sugar and hot water until the sugar is dissolved.
- Stir in the lemon juice and the cold water.
- Fill to the top with ice and serve.
I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a vegetarian home cook, certified plant-based pro, and mom. I’m married to an enthusiastic carnivore, and my mission is to achieve peace in the kitchen – one tasty recipe at a time. These days, with a name like mine, I also try not to ask to speak to the manager.
This Lemonade was so good! We added strawberries and it gave it so much more flavor! I will definitely be using this recipe again!
The hot water+sugar step was just what I was missing! Thanks!
I loved this
This is my favorite go to lemonade!
Hi Makenna, I’m glad you love it! 🙂
5 Star rating
Wanted a quick glass of lemonade and this hit the spot! Thank you! May try w Splenda too!
I followed your hot water+sugar step, but it was still grainy! When I tasted it, it was sour!! Can you tell me that step a bit more detailed, and did your lemonade taste a bit sour, too?
Hi Eunchai, just keep stirring and the sugar will dissolve. Also, if it’s still sour to your tastes, you can just add more sugar next time.
Thank You! The lemonade tasted great!!