Lemonade Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

Freshly squeezed lemonade served ice-cold.

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Ingredients

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1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the fresh lemons in half and use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract the juice. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
2
Making the Lemonade Base
In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
3
Adding Water
Add 4 cups of cold water to the lemon juice and sugar mixture. Stir well to combine. Taste it and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar or water if needed.
4
Chilling
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill it thoroughly.
5
Serving
Serve the lemonade over ice cubes in glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.