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Fresh Lemon Limeade

Bright, tangy homemade lemonade made with fresh lemon juice and sugar. Mix, chill, and serve over ice in under 5 minutes.

Total time
5 min
Servings
2
Calories
95
Fresh Lemon Limeade
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Roll each lemon on the counter, pressing gently, to release juices inside.

  2. Step 2

    Cut lemons in half and juice them into a pitcher—you should have about 1/2 cup juice.

  3. Step 3

    Add sugar and cold water to the pitcher. Stir until sugar dissolves completely.

  4. Step 4

    Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Pour into glasses with ice and serve.

Tools you’ll need

  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • pitcher
  • spoon
  • glasses

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