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Have you ever wanted to make lemonade, but never had enough lemons? Or never knew how? This article will tell you how to make lemonade, but with only one lemon!
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Cut your lemon in half. [1] X Research source
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Squeeze all the juice out of it that you can. [2] X Research sourceAdvertisement -
Pour your juice into a container with 1/4 cup (2 oz) sugar. [3] X Research source
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Add a very small amount of water to your container.
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Stir your solution until sugar dissolves. [4] X Research source
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Fill up a container with water and add ice. [5] X Research source
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Put your lemonade in the fridge for 30 minutes. [6] X Research source
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Serve and enjoy! Serves 2.
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QuestionIs adding sugar necessary when making lemonade?Community AnswerYes, the lemonade will be very sour/tart without sugar.
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QuestionHow much water should I put in?Community AnswerIt'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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QuestionWhat gives the lemonade its sweet flavor?Community AnswerThe 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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- For pink lemonade, add some pomegranate juice to the solution before dissolving sugar. [7] X Research sourceThanks
- Mix the lemon juice and sugar before you add the water because the acidity will dissolve the sugar.Thanks
- Use warm water to dissolve the sugar.Thanks
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- To avoid getting seeds in your lemonade while squeezing the lemon halves, poke holes in aluminum foil and place it over the lemon before squeezing. The foil will catch the seeds.
- If you want a cold lemonade quickly, add some ice cubes to the water before mixing in the lemonade concentrate. The ice will melt and chill the lemonade in seconds.
- Use less sugar for a healthier lemonade. Start with half the sugar called for in the recipe, then adjust to taste. The lemonade will still be sweet!
- Customize your lemonade by using other fruit juices instead of lemon juice. Try lime, grapefruit, cranberry or pomegranate juice.
- For a refreshing twist, add a splash of pineapple or orange juice when dissolving the sugar to make a fruit-flavored lemonade.
- Add a pinch of salt after dissolving the sugar for a subtle flavor enhancement. The salt balances and lifts the other flavors.
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Warnings
- Be careful of getting lemon juice in your eyes when cutting.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- 1 lemon
- a one pound packet of sugar (2 ounces)
- water
- container
- pomegranate juice (If making pink lemonade)
- a knife
References
- ↑ https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-to-squeeze-seedless-lemon-juice-article
- ↑ https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-to-squeeze-seedless-lemon-juice-article
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/lemonade-from-scratch-258369
- ↑ https://www.kitchentreaty.com/fresh-squeezed-lemonade-by-the-glass/
- ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/quick-lemonade-for-one-guilt-free-379237
- ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/perfect-lemonade-real-lemons-and-sugar-334249
- ↑ https://www.food.com/recipe/pink-lemonade-318208
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