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Is adding sugar necessary when making lemonade?

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Yes, the lemonade will be very sour/tart without sugar.

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How much water should I put in?

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It's best to go by taste. Start by filling the glass with water almost to the top. If the lemonade still tastes too sour or sugary, add more water.

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What gives the lemonade its sweet flavor?

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The lemon/lime itself has a small quantity of sweetness contained in it. When we add the sugar, we get a very nice sweet lemonade.

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Why do I only put a little bit of water in at first?

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You only add a little bit of water to help the sugar dissolve. If you added all the water at once, it would be harder to stir the sugar in.

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Can we add strawberry juice for color?

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Yes, but it will change the flavor as well. Strawberry lemonade is delicious, though.

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Is the adding of water necessary when making lemonade?

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Yes. The water is necessary to dilute the strong lemon juice.

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How much water do you recommend I add?

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I recommend adding around 100 ml. It depends on how strong you want it to taste.

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If I don't have pomegranate juice, can I add one or two drops of food coloring?

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If your goal is to only add color, that will work. The food coloring will change the color, but adding pomegranate juice will give it flavor.

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Would pineapple taste good in lemonade?

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It should, but that is a question that only your taste buds can answer, if you can afford to, experiment.

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Do I need to add ice?

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You don't need to, but most people prefer really cold lemonade.

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Can I use brown sugar instead of white sugar?

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Yes, just follow the same steps.

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Can I add homemade lemonade to whisky?

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Absolutely. We did this for my wedding and it was a big hit.

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Are lemons acidic?

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Yes. They are mildly acidic.

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Why should I put the lemon in the fridge for five minutes?

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It cools the lemon and lets it sit for awhile so you don't get uneven, warm lemonade.

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Will lemonade made with only one lemon taste good?

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It depends on how much water you add to the lemon juice; if you put the right amount of water in for your liking, then, yes it will taste good.

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Can I use this recipe for a lemonade business?

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Yes, you may use this for a business.

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Should you put the sugar in all at once?

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You can, but it will make it harder to dissolve in the lemonade. Better to add it in bit by bit while mixing.

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Is citric acid used in lemonade?

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Lemon juice already contains citric acid. You wouldn't be using additional citric acid.

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Can I substitute real lemon with lemon juice?

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Yes, though it may not taste as fresh.

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Why is ice added after dissolving the sugar?

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Adding ice before dissolving the sugar would make it difficult for the sugar to dissolve.

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What can I do if my lemonade is too sour?

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You can try to add more sugar/honey. If you do not want to add more sweeteners, you can simply add more water.

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How many ice cubes should I put in?

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It really depends on your preference and what size the ice cubes are. Don't use too many or you will water down the lemonade.

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How do I make a jug of lemonade and add color to it?

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Just keep doubling the recipe, then add food coloring.

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Should I remove the seeds from the lemon?

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You should. Most people prefer if you take out the seeds, so they don't choke on them or bite into one.

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Is adding sugar necessary, when making lemonade?

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Yes; if you don't add some form of sweetener, all you have is lemon juice, which is generally not very pleasant to drink.

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How long does it take to make the lemonade?

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It takes about five minutes to make lemonade if you follow the steps above correctly.

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Is it okay to use brown sugar?

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No. This will not go well with the lemon due to the bittersweet taste. I don't recommend it.

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Should I add soda water to make the lemonade fizzy?

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Sure! You could also add Sprite or 7-Up, which have a lemon-lime taste that complements the lemonade.

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What did I do wrong if I only had enough for one person?

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Did you split your lemon mixture into two glasses? If not, that's why. If so, you might have just measured the ingredients incorrectly.

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I don't have any lemons, can I still make lemonade? What's the substitute?

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If you don't have lemons, you can still make lemonade using limes or concentrated lemon juice.

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