Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6-8 lemons)
- 1 cup granulated sugar or honey (adjust sweetness to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Optional: a splash of sparkling water for a fizzy version
- Fresh berries for flavor infusion
- A pinch of sea salt to enhance flavor
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Instructions
- Begin by freshly squeezing the lemons to obtain about 1 ½ cups of lemon juice. Use a handheld lemon squeezer for easy juicing.
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat and stir until the sugar completely dissolves, creating a simple syrup.
- Let the syrup cool slightly. Then, in a pitcher, combine the lemon juice, simple syrup, and remaining 3 cups of cold water.
- Stir well, taste, and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more honey or lemon juice if needed.
- Add ice cubes and fresh mint leaves for added flavor and presentation.
- For a sparkling twist, top with a splash of sparkling water before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the sugar and honey levels.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days for the freshest taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Mixing, Cooling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 65 Kcal
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
