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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on the countertop to soften them. Cut them in half and juice them into a measuring cup, removing seeds as necessary. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Creating the Sugar Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 3
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, the sugar syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Serving
Add ice cubes to the pitcher or directly to glasses. Pour the lemonade over the ice and garnish with mint leaves if desired.