Lemonade Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Juicing the Lemons

   Roll the fresh lemons on the countertop to break down the membranes, then cut them in half. Use a citrus juicer or a hand-held juicer to extract the juice from all 6 lemons into a measuring cup. Remove any seeds.

2. 2

   Dissolving the Sugar

   In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar with 2 cups of water. Heat over medium heat while stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.

3. 3

   Mixing the Lemonade

   In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the sugar syrup (from the saucepan), and the remaining 4 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.

4. 4

   Chilling and Serving

   If desired, add mint leaves for flavor and ice cubes to chill. Serve the lemonade in glasses, garnished with a mint sprig or lemon slice if desired.