Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Instructions for Making Lemonade
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Start by cutting the fresh lemons in half and using a juicer or a citrus press to extract the juice. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Preparing 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 is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 3
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the cooled sugar syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well to mix all the ingredients.
- 4
Serving the Lemonade
Add ice cubes to the pitcher or serve the lemonade over ice in glasses. If desired, garnish with fresh mint leaves for added flavor.