Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish (optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the fresh lemons on a countertop with the palm of your hand to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and use a citrus juicer or your hands to extract the juice into a measuring cup. Strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp.
- 2
Mixing the Sugar
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the cooled sugar syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well until all ingredients are fully mixed.
- 4
Serving
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade mixture over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.