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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the fresh lemons on a cutting board to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 to 1.5 cups of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Adding Water
Pour in 4 cups of cold water into the pitcher with the lemon juice and sugar mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine.
- 4
Serving
Add ice cubes to the pitcher or directly into glasses. Optionally, garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves before serving.