Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Begin by washing the lemons thoroughly to remove any dirt. Cut each lemon in half and use a juicer or manually squeeze the juice into a measuring cup until you have 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Dissolving the Sugar
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved to create a simple syrup.
- 3
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the sugar syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to mix all the ingredients together.
- 4
Adding Optional Ingredients
If desired, add fresh mint leaves for an extra refreshing flavor and ice cubes to chill the lemonade.
Serving
- 5
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes before serving, or serve immediately over ice. Pour the lemonade into glasses, garnish with additional mint leaves if desired, and enjoy!