Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing the Sugar
In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Adding Water
Pour in 4 cups of cold water into the pitcher with the lemon juice and sugar mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.
Serving
- 4
Chilling the Lemonade
If desired, refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill before serving. You can also add ice cubes directly to the pitcher.
- 5
Garnishing
For an extra touch, add mint leaves and lemon slices to the pitcher or individual glasses before serving.
- 6
Serving
Pour the lemonade into glasses and serve cold, garnished with mint leaves and lemon slices if desired.