Unlock the Exquisite Flavor of Authentic Haitian Lemonade | Jus Citron

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional nutrients.

lemons

🥗Healthier: lime

💰Cheaper: citron

Limes offer a similar tartness and are often less expensive.

Wash the lemon before using it.

Squeeze the lemon to extract the juice.

Add 1 cup of sugar to the lemon juice.

Add a pinch to 1/4 teaspoon of salt (kosher or iodized) to the mixture.

Stir to dissolve the sugar and salt completely.

Add about 3 cups of water to the mixture and continue stirring.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture for extra flavor.

Stir until everything is well combined and dissolved.

Optionally, add mint leaves for garnish before serving.

Serve the lemonade in glasses.

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