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Ingredients
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Lemonade
Sugar Rim
Method
Lemonade Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the fresh lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or by hand until you have approximately 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice with 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar completely.
- 3
Adding Water
Pour in 4 cups of cold water into the pitcher and mix thoroughly. Adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
- 4
Chilling
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill before serving.
- 5
Serving with Ice
When ready to serve, add 2 cups of ice to the pitcher or individual glasses.
Sugar Rim Preparation
- 6
Preparing the Rim
On a small plate, combine 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
- 7
