Lemonade Recipe

Time45m

Serves6

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Ingredients

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1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp.
2
Dissolving Sugar
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.

3
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup (from the saucepan), and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to mix.
4
Taste and Adjust
Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar or water as needed. If desired, add a handful of mint leaves for extra flavor.

5
Chilling
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill. Serve over ice cubes in glasses.
6
Garnishing
Garnish each glass with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, if desired.