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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish (optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and juice them into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Preparing the Mint
Rinse the fresh mint leaves under cold water and gently pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 3
Making the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
Mixing the Lemonade
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the mint leaves, the cooled simple syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water.
- 5
Muddle the Mint
Using a wooden spoon, gently muddle the mint leaves in the pitcher to release their flavor but avoid tearing them too much.
- 6
