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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop to make them easier to juice. Cut them in half.
- 2
Juice the Lemons
Using a lemon squeezer or your hands, squeeze the juice from the lemon halves into a measuring cup, discarding any seeds.
- 3
Mix Sugar and Water
In a pitcher, combine the granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the remaining 3 cups of water to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
- 5
Serve
Add ice cubes to glasses, pour the lemonade over the ice, and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
