Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the fresh lemons in half and use a juicer or your hands to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should aim for about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing Sugar and Water
In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of warm water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with sugar water. Then, add 3 additional cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Taste and Adjust
Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar or more water according to your preference.
- 5
Serving
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over the ice. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices if desired.