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Ingredients
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Lemonade
Iced Tea
Method
Lemonade Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a hard surface to soften them, then cut them in half and juice them using a citrus juicer. Strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp.
- 2
Making Lemonade
In a pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, and 4 cups of water. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more sugar if desired.
Iced Tea Preparation
- 3
Brewing the Tea
In a heatproof container, steep the black tea bags in 4 cups of boiling water for about 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar while the tea is still warm.
- 4
Diluting the Tea
After the sugar has dissolved, add 4 cups of cold water to the brewed tea. Stir well to combine.
Combining Lemonade and Iced Tea
- 5
Mixing the Drinks
In a large pitcher, combine equal parts of the prepared lemonade and iced tea. Stir gently to mix.
- 6
Serving
Serve the 50/50 drink over ice in tall glasses. Garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves if desired.