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Lemonade Juice Recipe

This homemade lemonade is crisp, refreshing, and perfectly balanced between tangy and sweet. With just a few natural ingredients, it's a simple yet delicious way to cool down on a warm day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 240 milliliters freshly squeezed lemon juice (from approximately 4-7 large lemons)
  • 4 ½ cups 1065 milliliters water
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup 107-160 grams honey (or, for a vegan alternative, use agave syrup or light-grade maple syrup)

Method
 

  1. If using liquid sweeteners such as agave or maple syrup, or if your honey is already runny, simply combine the lemon juice, water, and 1/3 cup of sweetener in a large pitcher. Stir well to dissolve the sweetener, then taste and adjust by adding more, if desired.
  2. If your honey has crystallized or is thick in consistency, gently warm about 1 cup of water in a small saucepan over low heat. Add 1/3 cup of honey, stirring continuously until it fully dissolves. This should take no more than a minute. Remove from heat and pour the honey mixture into a pitcher. Add the remaining water and freshly squeezed lemon juice, stirring thoroughly to blend the flavors. Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey, if needed.
  3. Refrigerate until chilled, then serve over ice for a crisp and refreshing drink.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal

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