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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop to soften them, then cut them 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
Dissolving the Sugar
In a separate pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of hot water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved to create a simple syrup.
- 3
Mixing the Lemonade
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the sugar syrup. Then, pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water and stir well to combine.
Serving
- 4
Chilling and Serving
If desired, add ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the lemonade. You can also garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices before serving.