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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:
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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