Lemonade Recipe

Time15m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop to soften them. Cut them in half and juice each half using a citrus juicer or by hand, ensuring to remove any seeds. You should have about 1 to 1.5 cups of lemon juice.
2
Mixing the Sugar
In a pitcher, combine the granulated sugar with 1 cup of warm water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved to create a simple syrup.

3
Creating Lemonade
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the sugar syrup. Pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water and stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.

4
Chill and Serve
If desired, add a bunch of mint leaves for flavor and garnish. Pour the lemonade into glasses filled with ice cubes for a refreshing drink. Optionally, garnish with lemon slices or more mint leaves.