Lemonade Recipe

Time45m

Serves6

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Ingredients

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1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a hard surface to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and use a citrus juicer or your hands to extract the juice. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp.
2
Dissolving the Sugar
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
3
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the sugar syrup from the saucepan, and the remaining 4 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
4
Chilling
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill before serving. This allows the flavors to blend.

5
Serving the Lemonade
Pour the chilled lemonade into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!