Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Lemonade Directions
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the fresh lemons in half and juice them using a lemon juicer or by hand. Make sure to remove any seeds that may fall into the juice. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Dissolving the Sugar
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the granulated sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the sugar is fully dissolved. This will create a simple syrup.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the simple syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- 4
Chilling the Lemonade
Add ice cubes to the pitcher and stir again. If desired, add fresh mint leaves for garnish and added flavor. Allow the lemonade to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- 5
Serving
Pour the chilled lemonade into glasses filled with ice cubes. Garnish with additional mint leaves or lemon slices as desired. Enjoy your refreshing homemade lemonade!