Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or by hand, straining out the seeds. You should have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- 2
Making the Sugar Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with the granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- 3
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the cooled sugar syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to mix all ingredients.
- 4
Adjusting Flavor
Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar syrup or water as desired.
Serving
- 5
Chill and Serve
If desired, add ice cubes to the pitcher or serve individual glasses with ice. For a refreshing twist, garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves before serving.
