Simple and refreshing lemon juice recipe are fresh lemon juice, sugar, salt, ice cubes, cold water, and a small amount of lemon peel (yes, that's the secret!). Just mix everything together and serve immediately. That's all. It has a lot of flavor and is really simple to make. While we usually boil sugar syrup or filter the juice for lemonades, this method keeps everything raw and full of flavor, especially with that small portion of peel that adds a subtle bitterness and flavor.
Pre-Prep First, collect all the ingredients you'll need, such as water, ice, sugar, salt, lemons, and your blender. Cut lemons in half, then carefully squeeze out the juice, be careful to remove any seeds that can make the drink bitter. Also, prepare your ice cubes and water for mixing, and cut a small piece of lemon peel (a tiny bit will do).
Blending the Drink - Now start by adding the lemon juice to your blender. Add the lemon peel, water, sugar, salt, and a good amount of ice cubes. Blend everything on high speed for about 30 seconds, or until the mixture looks light and frothy, meaning that everything has come together nicely. The oils from the lemon peel enhance the flavor of the fresh citrus fruit when mixed with ice.
Serving Immediately - After blending, immediately pour the juice into glasses. It is important to serve the juice fresh because if it sits for too long, then the peel may release too much bitterness into the drink. Enjoy it while it's still cool and tasty, and for a nice touch, add extra ice or a slice of lemon as a garnish. This drink is best enjoyed immediately after it is prepared!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Juice Recipe
Serving Size
1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
124
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.4
g
1
%
Saturated Fat
0.04
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01
g
Sodium
602
mg
26
%
Potassium
150
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
34
g
11
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
27
g
30
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
24
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
57
mg
69
%
Calcium
39
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.