I always prefer to make fresh juice than preparing lemon squash as I do not like adding chemical preservatives to my juice recipes. This lemonade does not have any preservatives and stays fresh for 2-3 days if refrigerated. Lemon juice has lot of health benefits. It is a good sources of vitamin C which helps in increasing body immunity. Today let us learn how to make fresh lemon juice following this easy recipe.
How to make Lemonade
Prep time – under 5 mins
Cook time – under 5 mins
Serves – 3
Ingredients needed
Water – 1/4 cup
Fresh lemon juice – 1/4 cup
Sugar – 1/4 cup
Ice cold water – 3 cups
Salt – a generous pinch
Ice cubes -few
Method
Squeeze juice of fresh lemon, strain it and keep it aside.
In a pan, bring water and sugar to boil. Once sugar dissolves, switch off the flame and let it cool.Chill it after that.
Add lemon juice, salt and cold water. Keep it in the refrigerator.
Serve chilled with ice cubes.(you can freeze some juice in ice tray and add those ice cubes)
Those who do not want to add sugar can use honey instead.
Tips – Do you know that regular intake of lemon juice mixed with warm water and honey, the first thing in the morning can do magic to your skin and hair.(my personal experience)
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I also do not allow artificial refreshing drink inside my house…And Padhu I too follow the same tip of having lemon with warm water early morning
Best refreshing drink…
perfect thirst quencher for bursting summer ….nic presentation Padhu
Love love this beautiful drink, i too follow that same tip Padhu.
They are perfect for summer….my granny use to say this words when we make lemonade nowadays "avada bottlellollu kedappu ullathu vakichude kuttiyolle enthina kai vedanakkan pizhiyunne"…
Refreshing lemonade.. Perfect to beat the heat in summer
Perfect thirst quencher, me too a lover of this citrus.
super cooler
I hate squashes. And this lemonade is my go to when i dont have fresh fruits at hand!
perfect drink for this climate….
simple and delicious 🙂
Refreshing drink Padma..
thats the pretty one to refresh ourself 🙂 happy that u choose salt! i am also add inspite of it has sugar !
refreshing drink.
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great refreshing drink..
HI padhu…this is perfect for summer. Can u pls post the same with black grapes..am confused with the quantity of sugar to be used with it