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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and juice them until you have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- 2
Making the Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with the granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the sugar syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Chilling the Lemonade
Add ice cubes to the pitcher and stir. If desired, garnish with mint leaves.
- 5
Serving
Serve the lemonade in glasses over additional ice if desired. Enjoy your refreshing drink!
