Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or reamer until you have about 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp.
- 2
Mixing Sugar and Water
In a pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 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 mixture. Then, pour in 3 cups of cold water to dilute. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- 4
Adjusting Sweetness
Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar or water according to your preference.
Serving
- 5
Chilling and Serving
If desired, add ice cubes to glasses before pouring in the lemonade. Garnish with mint leaves for an extra refreshing touch. Serve immediately.