Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Steps to Prepare Lemonade
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and juice them until you have 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp, if desired.
- 2
Making the Simple Syrup
In a small pot, combine 1 cup of water with 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir until well mixed.
- 4
Serving
Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or water if needed. Serve in glasses filled with ice cubes and garnish with mint leaves if desired.