Fresh Lemonade Recipe
Refreshing lemonade made with fresh lemons and sugar.
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop to release more juice, then cut them in half and juice them. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing Sugar and Water
In a pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of warm water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the remaining 3 cups of cold water to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Serving
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.