★Ingredients
1 lemon
1 apple (any variety you prefer)
2 cups cold water
1 tablespoon honey or sweetener of your choice (optional)
Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Ice cubes
★Instructions
Prepare the Apple* Wash and core the apple, then cut it into small pieces. You can peel it if you prefer a smoother texture.
Juice the Lemon* Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a blender. Remove any seeds.
Blend* Add the apple pieces, lemon juice, and cold water to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Strain (optional)* If you prefer a smoother drink, you can strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the pulp.
Sweeten* Add honey or your preferred sweetener to taste, if desired. Stir well to combine.
Serve* Pour the apple lemonade into glasses filled with ice cubes.
Garnish* Add a few mint leaves for an extra refreshing touch, if desired.
Enjoy!