Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Drink (Printable)
A cool citrus beverage made with fresh lemon juice, sweetener, and water for a refreshing boost.
# What You'll Need:
→ Citrus
01 - 4 large lemons (approximately 1 cup freshly squeezed juice)
→ Sweetener
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
→ Liquid
03 - 4 cups cold water
→ Garnish (optional)
04 - Lemon slices
05 - Fresh mint leaves
06 - Ice cubes
# How To Make:
01 - Roll the lemons on a countertop to maximize juice release, slice in half, and squeeze the juice into a pitcher while removing seeds.
02 - Combine sugar and 1 cup of water in a small bowl, stirring continuously until the sugar fully dissolves.
03 - Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and prepared simple syrup into the pitcher. Pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water and stir thoroughly.
04 - Taste the mixture and modify sweetness or dilution by adding additional sugar or water as preferred.
05 - Fill serving glasses with ice cubes, pour the lemonade over the ice, and optionally garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint before serving immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It's the perfect blend of tartness and sweetness that feels like a refreshing secret just for you
- Making it from scratch lets you adjust it exactly to your taste and makes every sip feel special
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- Rolling the lemons before juicing really unlocks more juice and changes the flavor game.
- Making a simple syrup first ensures the sugar doesn't settle at the bottom and blends smoothly with the tart lemon juice.
03 -
- Use a citrus reamer if you want to get every last drop out without much effort.
- The secret to perfect lemonade is balancing sweet and tart so it wakes up your taste buds every time.