Down South Lemonade Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade.

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Ingredients

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1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop with your palm to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and use a juicer to extract the juice, ensuring to remove any seeds.
2
Mixing the Sugar and Water
In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of warm water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
3
Combining Ingredients
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher. Then, pour in 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine all the ingredients, taste, and adjust sweetness if needed.

4
Chilling
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill thoroughly before serving.
5
Garnishing
Serve the lemonade in glasses over ice, garnished with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired.