Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the fresh lemons on a countertop to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or reamer. Strain the juice to remove any seeds and pulp, if desired. You should have about 1 to 1.5 cups of lemon juice.
- 2
Making the Sugar Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated 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, cooled sugar syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well until fully mixed.
Serving
- 4
Chill and Serve
Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar syrup or water as needed. Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the lemonade over the ice, and garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices if desired.