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Jonas Mitchell

The Original Lemonade Diet (Master Cleanse) Recipe

The original Master Cleanse lemonade — fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper, sipped throughout the day as part of the 10-40 day liquid fast.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
  • 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup (Grade B, if available)
  • 1/10 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
  • 8-10 ounce purified or spring water

Equipment

  • 1 glass
  • 1 spoon

Method
 

  1. Combine the lemon juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper in a glass.
  2. Add the water and stir well.
  3. Drink immediately whenever you feel hungry.
  4. Repeat 6 to 12 times throughout the day if following the full cleanse.

Notes

This recipe makes a single serving — mix it fresh each time rather than batching in advance, since fresh lemon juice loses potency after a few hours. Not intended as a long-term daily drink; part of a short-term liquid fast only, and should not be attempted for more than a few days without medical supervision.