Lemonade Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Garnishes

Method

Preparation

1

Juice the Lemons

Cut the fresh lemons in half and use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract the juice into a measuring cup. Make sure to remove any seeds.

2

Mix Sugar and Water

In a large pitcher, combine the granulated sugar with 1 cup of warm water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

3

Combine Ingredients

Add the lemon juice to the pitcher with the sugar-water mixture. Pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water and stir well to combine.

Serving

4

Chill and Garnish

Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.

5

Enjoy Your Lemonade

Pour the lemonade into glasses and enjoy this refreshing drink on a hot day!