Lemonade Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Juicing the Lemons

   Cut the fresh lemons in half using a sharp knife. Use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract the juice from each lemon half. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp, if desired.

2. 2

   Making the Sugar Syrup

   In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool.

3. 3

   Mixing the Lemonade

   In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the cooled sugar syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well until evenly mixed. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar syrup or water as needed.

4. 4

   Serving the Lemonade

   If using, add mint leaves to the pitcher and stir gently. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over the ice. Garnish with additional mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.