Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop to soften them, then cut them in half. Use a citrus juicer or manual reamer to extract the juice from the lemons into a measuring cup. You should have around 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Making Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of water with 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Once dissolved, remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the cooled simple syrup. Add 3 cups of cold water to the mixture. Stir well until fully combined. Adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar or water as desired.
- 4
Serving the Lemonade
Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the lemonade mixture over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
