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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Wash the fresh lemons thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or wax from the surface.
- 2
Cut each lemon in half using a sharp knife.
- 3
Using a juicer or manual squeezer, extract the juice from each lemon half into a measuring cup. You should aim for about 1 cup of lemon juice.
Mixing
- 4
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar.
- 5
Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 6
Add 4 cups of water to the pitcher and stir again until well mixed.
Serving
- 7
Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- 8
Pour the lemonade over the ice in each glass.
- 9
Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing lemonade!