House Lemonade Recipe
Freshly squeezed lemonade sweetened to perfection.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Lemons
Start by rolling each lemon on a countertop with your palm to soften them. This will help release more juice.
- 2
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract juice. You should aim for about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Strain the juice into a measuring cup to remove seeds and pulp.
- 3
Making the Lemonade Base
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved, creating a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 4
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, the cooled simple syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
- 5
Serving the Lemonade
Add ice cubes to the pitcher or individual glasses. If desired, garnish with fresh mint leaves for an added refreshing touch.
- 6
Taste and Adjust
Taste the lemonade. If it’s too tart, add more sugar; if it’s too sweet, add more lemon juice or a splash of water to balance.