Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the fresh lemons in half. Use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract juice from each half, collecting the juice in a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing the Sugar
In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of hot water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved to create a simple syrup.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the sugar syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well until everything is mixed together.
- 4
Adjusting the Flavor
Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar syrup or water if needed. Mix thoroughly after adjustments.
Serving
- 5
Chilling the Lemonade
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes before serving to chill it.
- 6
Garnishing and Serving
Serve the lemonade in glasses over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves, if desired.