J's Original Lemonade Recipe
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or by hand until you have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing Sugar and Water
In a pitcher, combine the granulated sugar and 1 cup of warm water. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
Add the lemon juice to the pitcher and mix well. Then add the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir until thoroughly combined.
- 4
Chilling and Serving
Add ice cubes to the pitcher and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve cold and enjoy!
