Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the fresh lemons on a countertop to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing the Sugar
In a pitcher, combine the granulated sugar and 1 cup of hot water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the sugar water. Then, add the remaining 3 cups of cold water and stir well to combine all ingredients.
- 4
Serving the Lemonade
If you are using mint leaves, add them to the pitcher for extra flavor. Serve the lemonade over ice cubes in glasses. Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.
