Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the fresh lemons on a countertop to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should aim for about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing the Sugar
In a pitcher, combine the granulated sugar with 1 cup of hot water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Combining the Ingredients
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the dissolved sugar. Pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- 4
Chilling the Lemonade
Add the ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the lemonade. Alternatively, you can refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serving
- 5
Garnishing
Pour the lemonade into glasses filled with ice. Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a few mint leaves for added flavor and presentation.
- 6
Enjoy!
Serve the lemonade immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste on a warm day.