Bright Tangy Lemon Juice (Print View)

A bright, tangy lemon drink with fresh juice and natural sweetness, ready in 10 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 6 large lemons (yielding approximately 1 cup fresh lemon juice)

02 - 1/4 to 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)

03 - 3 cups cold water

04 - Ice cubes

05 - Lemon slices or mint leaves for garnish

01 - Roll lemons on a flat surface to soften, then halve and juice them to obtain about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.

02 - Combine lemon juice and sugar in a large pitcher, stirring vigorously until sugar is fully dissolved.

03 - Pour in cold water and blend thoroughly. Adjust sweetness according to preference.

04 - Serve beverage over ice cubes, optionally garnishing with lemon slices or mint leaves.

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It's incredibly easy to make but tastes like you've put in all the effort of a pro
The balance of tangy and sweet feels like sharing a delightful little kitchen magic trick with a friend

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Rolling the lemons before juicing isn't just a trick, it really boosts the juice yield
Stir the sugar until fully dissolved or you'll get gritty spots that hide all the charm of this drink

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Use room temperature water to dissolve sugar completely before adding cold water to keep mixing smooth
The secret to the best lemon juice is balancing acidity with sweetness without overpowering the fresh lemon flavor