Lemonade Recipe
Refresh your senses with our zesty Lemonade, a perfect blend of freshly squeezed lemons, pure cane sugar, and ice-cold water. This invigorating drink is the ultimate thirst-quencher, balancing bright acidity and sweetness for a revitalizing sip any time of day.
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Making the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 3
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the simple syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well.
- 4
Serving
Add ice cubes to glasses and pour the lemonade over the ice. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
