Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing the Sugar
In a pitcher, combine the granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. This creates a simple syrup that will sweeten the lemonade.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the sugar mixture. Then, pour in the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- 4
Chilling and Serving
If using, add mint leaves and ice cubes to the pitcher before serving. Stir gently to mix. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill before serving.