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Learn how to make fresh lemon juice at home with just a few simple ingredients. This easy lemon juice recipe is perfect for drinks, marinades, salad dressings, and more. Naturally tart, customizable, and better than store-bought—ready in just 10 minutes!

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes (or 3–4 minutes if making syrup)
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: About 3 cups
  • Category: Drinks, Basics
  • Method: Juiced
  • Cuisine: American / Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 3 lemons
  • 3 cups filtered water
  • 1–2 teaspoons organic cane sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Lemons: Slice the lemons in half. Juice them using a citrus press or manual squeezer into a bowl. For a smoother juice, use a strainer to catch seeds and excess pulp.
  2. Make the Lemon Juice: Add the filtered water and optional sugar to the bowl. Whisk to combine until the sugar is dissolved. Pour into a sealed jar and refrigerate.
  3. Optional – Lemon Simple Syrup: For a sweet syrup version, mix ½ cup sugar with lemon juice and water. Heat over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until fully dissolved. Cool before storing.

Notes

  • Skip sugar for savory recipes or pure lemon flavor.
  • Infuse water with mint, basil, or ginger for added flavor.
  • Swap water for sparkling water for fizzy lemon juice.
  • Freeze in ice cube trays for quick recipe use.
  • Use in dressings, teas, cocktails, or as a lemon water base.

Nutrition

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