Jul 14 2026

Lemonade Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

meyer lemon and pure cane sugar

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lemon Juice

    Roll the Meyer lemons on a countertop to release their juices. Cut them in half and juice them into a measuring cup, discarding any seeds. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Make the Simple Syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of pure cane sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, the simple syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or water as desired.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Serve the lemonade over ice in glasses. Garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves if desired.

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