Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on the countertop to release the juices. Cut them in half and use a juicer or your hands to squeeze the juice into a measuring cup. Remove any seeds.
- 2
Mixing Sugar and Water
In a pitcher, combine the granulated sugar and 1 cup of hot water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher. Then, add the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Tasting and Adjusting
Taste the lemonade. If it’s too tart, add more sugar to taste. If it’s too sweet, add more water or lemon juice.
Serving
- 5
Chilling
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes before serving, or serve immediately over ice.
- 6
Garnishing
Optionally, add mint leaves for garnish and serve in glasses filled with ice cubes.