Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Fruit Ingredients
Sweetener
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a flat surface with your palm to release more juice. Cut the lemons in half and use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract the juice into a measuring cup, discarding the seeds.
- 2
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, granulated sugar, and 4 cups of cold water. Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
- 3
Taste Testing
Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar, if desired, or more water if it’s too strong.
- 4
Serving
Serve the lemonade over ice cubes in glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.