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Lemon Crush Recipe
Mary Johnson

Lemon Crush Recipe

A refreshing and easy lemon crush recipe made with fresh lemon juice, sugar, chilled water, ice cubes, and mint leaves. This homemade lemon drink is perfect for hot summer days, parties, and family gatherings. It takes only a few minutes to prepare and can be customized with soda, honey, or fresh fruits.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: International
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces Fresh Lemons Use juicy fresh lemons
  • 4 tbsp Sugar Adjust according to taste
  • 2 cups Chilled Water Use cold water for best taste
  • 1 cup Ice Cubes For a refreshing chilled drink
  • 10 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves Optional for extra freshness
  • 1 cup Soda Water Optional for fizzy lemon crush
  • 4 slices Lemon Slices For garnish

Equipment

  • Lemon Squeezer For extracting fresh lemon juice
  • Mixing Glass/Pitcher To combine ingredients
  • Spoon For mixing sugar and lemon juice
  • Knife For cutting lemons and garnish
  • Serving glasses For serving chilled lemon crush
  • Ice tray For preparing ice cubes

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare Fresh Lemon Juice

    Wash the lemons properly and cut them into halves. Squeeze fresh lemon juice using a lemon squeezer and remove any seeds.
    Associated Ingredients:
    Fresh lemons
    Lemon Crush Recipe

  2. Step 2: Mix Lemon Juice and Sugar

    Add fresh lemon juice and sugar into a mixing glass. Stir well until the sugar completely dissolves.
    Tip: You can replace sugar with honey or jaggery syrup for a healthier version.
    Associated Ingredients:
    Lemon juice
    Sugar

  3. Step 3: Add Water and Ice

    Pour chilled water into the lemon mixture. Add ice cubes and mix everything together until well combined.
    Associated Ingredients:
    Chilled water
    Ice cubes

  4. Step 4: Add Soda and Garnish

    For a sparkling lemon crush recipe, add chilled soda water. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices.
    Serve immediately for the best taste.
    Associated Ingredients:
    Soda water
    Mint leaves
    Lemon slices
    Lemon Crush Recipe

Notes

Always use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
Adjust sugar according to your preferred sweetness.
Add soda water to create a restaurant-style lemon crush.
For a healthier lemon crush recipe, use honey instead of refined sugar.
Serve immediately after preparation for maximum freshness.
You can prepare lemon syrup in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3–5 days.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Nutrient Amount
Calories 60 kcal
Carbohydrates 16 g
Sugar 14 g
Protein 0.2 g
Fat 0 g
Fiber 0.5 g
Vitamin C 15 mg
Sodium 5 mg
Nutrition values may vary depending on the amount of sugar and ingredients used.