Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTarrant's Cafe DowntownPremium Drinks Recipe

Premium Drinks Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade | Fresh Squeezed Limeade

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Ingredients

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Lemonade

Limeade

Method

Lemonade Preparation

  1. 1

    Juicing the Lemons

    Roll the fresh lemons on a countertop to soften them. Cut them in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or by hand. Strain the juice to remove seeds.

  2. 2

    Mixing Ingredients

    In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, granulated sugar, and 2 cups of water. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.

  3. 3

    Diluting

    Add the remaining 2 cups of water to the mixture and stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.

  4. 4

    Serving

    Serve over ice in glasses, garnished with lemon slices if desired.

Limeade Preparation

  1. 5

    Juicing the Limes

    Roll the fresh limes on a countertop to soften them. Cut them in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or by hand. Strain the juice to remove seeds.

  2. 6

    Mixing Ingredients

    In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lime juice, granulated sugar, and 2 cups of water. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.

  3. 7

    Diluting

    Add the remaining 2 cups of water to the mixture and stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.

  4. 8

    Serving

    Serve over ice in glasses, garnished with lime slices if desired.

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