Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a clean surface to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or your hands, ensuring to remove any seeds. You should have approximately 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing the Sugar
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. This creates a simple syrup.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the simple syrup you just made, and the remaining 4 cups of cold water. Stir well to mix all the ingredients together.
- 4
Chill and Serve
Add ice cubes to the pitcher or individual glasses. If desired, garnish with fresh mint leaves. Stir again before serving to ensure everything is well mixed.
