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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Start by washing the lemons under running water to remove any dirt or pesticides.
- 2
Cut the lemons in half and juice them to extract the juice. You can use a manual juicer or squeeze them by hand, making sure to catch any seeds.
- 3
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar with 1 cup of water over medium heat.
- 4
Stir the mixture until the sugar completely dissolves, creating a simple syrup. This should take about 5 minutes.
- 5
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the simple syrup to cool.
Mixing
- 6
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice with the cooled simple syrup.
- 7
Add the remaining 3 cups of water to the pitcher. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- 8
Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness as needed by adding more sugar or water.
Serving
- 9
Garnishing
If desired, garnish your lemonade with mint leaves and lemon slices for a refreshing presentation.
- 10
Serve the lemonade over ice for a chilled beverage.
