HOW TO MAKE FRESH LEMON JUICE

MAKAE A FRESH LEMON JUICE 

Ingredients:

• 4-6 lemons (depending on size and juiciness)
• 1 cup cold water (adjust based on desired consistency)
• 2-4 tablespoons sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
• Ice cubes (optional)
• Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Equipment:

• Lemon squeezer or juicer
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Pitcher or jug
• Spoon

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Lemons:

   • Wash the lemons thoroughly under running water.
   • Roll the lemons on the countertop using your palm to soften them and make them easier to juice.
   • Cut the lemons in half.

2. Juice the Lemons:

   • Use a lemon squeezer, juicer, or simply squeeze the lemon halves by hand to extract the juice.
   • Strain the juice through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any seeds and pulp, if desired, into a pitcher or jug.

3. Mix the Lemon Juice:

   • Add 1 cup of cold water to the lemon juice. Adjust the amount of water based on how strong or diluted you want your lemon juice to be.
   • Add 2-4 tablespoons of sugar to the mixture. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. You can adjust the sweetness based on your preference.
     
     
     

4. Chill and Serve:

   • Add ice cubes to the pitcher or directly into the glasses to make the lemon juice chilled and refreshing.
   • Optionally, you can add a few fresh mint leaves for garnish and extra flavor.

5. Enjoy:

   • Pour the lemon juice into glasses.
   • Serve immediately for the best taste.

Tips:

• For a healthier version, you can use honey or a natural sweetener instead of sugar.
• To make a more flavorful lemon juice, you can add a pinch of salt or a few sprigs of fresh herbs like basil or thyme.
• Experiment with adding other fruit juices, such as lime or orange, for a citrus blend.
• If you like your lemon juice extra cold, chill the lemons in the refrigerator before juicing them.