49th State’s Premium Lemonade Recipe
A refreshing lemonade perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop to soften them, then cut them in half and juice them until you have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- 2
Making the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Allow to cool.
- 3
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Serving
Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the lemonade over the ice, and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
