Limonade citron frais (Printable Version)

Boisson rafraîchissante au citron frais, idéale pour l'été. Prête en 10 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Lemonade Base

01 - 1 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 4 lemons)
02 - 4 cups cold water
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
04 - Ice cubes as desired

→ Optional Garnish

05 - Lemon slices
06 - Fresh mint leaves

# Method:

01 - Squeeze fresh lemons to obtain 1 cup of juice, removing any seeds or pulp.
02 - In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice with sugar and stir vigorously until completely dissolved.
03 - Add cold water to the lemon-sugar mixture and stir thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients.
04 - Add ice cubes to the pitcher, taste the lemonade, and adjust sweetness or water ratio as needed.
05 - Pour lemonade into glasses over ice and decorate with fresh lemon slices and mint leaves if desired.

# Chef's Tips:

01 -
  • Its incredibly simple yet tastes like something from a French café
  • The balance of tart and sweet is completely customizable to your mood
  • Takes literally ten minutes from cutting board to glass
02 -
  • Sugar dissolves much faster in lemon juice than in plain water, so mix those two first before adding the water
  • Room temperature lemons produce significantly more juice than cold ones straight from the fridge
  • The flavors meld together after about 30 minutes in the refrigerator, so it actually tastes better if made ahead
03 -
  • Make a double batch and store it in the refrigerator for up to three days, though its best within the first 24 hours
  • Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of each glass before serving for an aromatic first impression

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