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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the 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 have approximately 1 1/2 cups of fresh lemon juice.
- 2
Preparing the Sugar Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, the sugar syrup, and the remaining 5 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Serving the Lemonade
Fill glasses with ice. Pour the lemonade over the ice, leaving some space at the top. Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves for added flavor and presentation.