This 5-minute homemade Starbucks lemonade perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors with just three simple ingredients for an authentic coffee shop experience at home.
Combine the water, sugar, and lemon juice and mix until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Pour over ice and serve with a lemon slice (optional).
Recipe Tips
You can add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon oil to this recipe for added flavor. If you add lemon oil, reduce the lemon juice to 1/4 cup.
This recipe works best with freshly squeezed lemon juice, as opposed to store-bought lemon juice.