Jennifer Garner Instagram – #PretendCookingShow: California Lemonade 🍋🍊 Why does lemonade have to mean summer? Citrus is booming in LA, begging to be made into bright, sunshine filled, California Lemonade. You probably know this one, but what the heck—I like having the ratios handy—here you go! . @simplyrecipes Perfect Lemonade Ingredients: 1 cup sugar (can reduce to 3/4 cup) 1 cup water (for simple syrup) 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (or mix up the citrus like I did!) 2-3 cups cold water, to dilute Soda water to float . Directions: 1. Make the simple syrup. Place the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Stir so the sugar dissolves completely and remove from heat. 2. While the water is heating for the simple syrup, juice your citrus. Size and quantity will vary, but 4-6 lemons (I use a lemon heavy blend of all kinds of citrus) should be enough for 1 cup of juice. 3. Pour the juice and simple syrup into a serving pitcher. Add 2-3 cups of cold water and taste. Refrigerate for 30-40 minutes (I’m never able to wait) 4. Pour over ice. 5. Add a little soda water if you’re fancy. 6. YUM.