Description
Learn how to make refreshing and tangy lemon juice at home with this simple recipe. This homemade lemon juice is perfect for a hot summer day or as a versatile ingredient in various beverages.
Ingredients
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Lemon Juice:
- 3 lemons
- 3 cups filtered water
- 1–2 tsps organic cane sugar, optional
Instructions
- PREP THE LEMONS: Start by slicing the lemons in halves and squeezing them using a citrus presser or manual citrus squeezer into a bowl. You can also use a strainer and squeeze the lemons over it to prevent the seeds and pulp from going into the bowl.
- TO MAKE THE LEMON JUICE: Add the water and sugar (if using), whisking everything together until combined. Store in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed mason jar for up to 3 days. NOTE: This can be used as a substitute for store-bought lemon juice (just omit the sugar) or as an addition to juices or mocktails/cocktails.
- TO MAKE A LEMON SIMPLE SYRUP: NOTE: You can easily turn this into a lemon simple syrup by heating everything over the stovetop until sugar dissolves, for about 3-4 minutes. Just add 1/2 cup of sugar instead.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, adjust the sugar according to your taste preference.
- Feel free to add mint leaves or a splash of sparkling water to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Juice, Homemade, Beverage, Summer Drink, Refreshing
