Description
Learn how to make fresh and zesty lemon juice at home with this simple recipe. Perfect for adding a burst of citrus flavor to your drinks or recipes.
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 into a bowl using a citrus presser or manual citrus squeezer. You can also use a strainer to catch seeds and pulp.
- TO MAKE THE LEMON JUICE: Combine the squeezed lemon juice with water and optional sugar. Whisk until well mixed.
- STORAGE: Transfer the lemon juice to a sealed mason jar and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Use as a substitute for store-bought lemon juice or in cocktails/mocktails.
- LEMON SIMPLE SYRUP: To make a syrup, heat the lemon juice mixture with sugar on the stovetop until dissolved, around 3-4 minutes. Use as desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter taste, adjust the sugar based on preference.
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Experiment with adding mint or other herbs for flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemon juice, homemade, citrus, refreshing, beverage
