Lemonade Recipe

Time45m

Serves6

Freshly squeezed lemonade.

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Ingredients

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1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop using your palm to soften them. Cut the lemons in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice. Measure out 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
2
Mixing the Base
In a pitcher, combine the 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice with 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
3
Adding Water
Add 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher with the lemon juice and sugar mixture. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness with additional sugar if desired.

4
Garnishing
If desired, add fresh mint leaves and lemon slices to the lemonade for garnish.
5
Chilling
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes before serving to chill it thoroughly.
6
Serving
Serve the lemonade over ice in tall glasses. Enjoy the refreshing drink!