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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the fresh lemons in half and juice them to extract the lemon juice into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
Making the Sugar Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the sugar syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well to mix all the ingredients.
Serving
Add ice cubes to individual glasses and pour the lemonade over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.