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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on the countertop to release the juices. Cut them in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Making the Sugar Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 3
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Serving
Add ice cubes to glasses, pour the lemonade over the ice, and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.