5-Minute Lemon Squash Recipe To Stay Refreshed And Hydrated

By Garima Johar

March 14, 2026

Whenever you come back home from the harsh summer heat, always hydrate your body with a cool beverage. And what’s better than a glass of lemon squash that can be made within a few minutes?

Ingredients

4-5 large lemons 1 cup sugar 4 cups water Ice cubes Mint leaves for garnish

Step 1

Rinse and cut the lemons into equal halves, then squeeze the juice. Get about 1.5 cups of lemon juice for the squash.

Step 2

Heat some water and add sugar until it dissolves. Add lemon zest and let it simmer.

Step 3

Let the syrup cool down, and then strain out the lemon zest.

Step 4

Take a jug and mix the strained syrup, lemon juice and 3 cups of water. Refrigerate it for a few hours.

Step 5

Before serving, add ice cubes and mint, and your squash will be ready.