Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Lemonade Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut each lemon in half and use a citrus juicer or your hands to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Dissolving the Sugar
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves completely to create a simple syrup.
- 3
Mixing the Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the simple syrup (made from sugar and water), and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Chilling and Serving
Add ice cubes to the pitcher. Garnish the lemonade with mint leaves for extra flavor and a refreshing look. Serve in glasses over additional ice if desired.