House Made Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and juice them until you have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- 2
Making the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 3
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the simple syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Serving
Add ice cubes to the pitcher or individual glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve chilled.
