Lemon Fresh Drink
A refreshing and invigorating Lemon Fresh Drink made from fresh lemons, sugar, and water, perfect for cooling down on a hot day.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
8-10 medium-sized Fresh Lemons
1 cup Granulated Sugar
6 cups Cold Water
Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Prepare your simple syrup by combining 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of cold water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool
- Juice the lemons to yield about 1.5 to 2 cups of fresh lemon juice, straining to remove seeds and pulp
- In a large pitcher, combine the cooled simple syrup and the fresh lemon juice
- Add the remaining 5 cups of cold water and stir vigorously
- Taste and adjust sweetness to preference
- Chill for at least 1-2 hours in the refrigerator
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint or lemon slices as desired
Notes
Always use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of sugar or using alternative sweeteners.
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