House-made Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the fresh lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or a manual juicer until you have at least 1 cup of lemon juice.
Making the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool.
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the cooled simple syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to mix all the ingredients together.
Serving
Chilling the Lemonade
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill before serving.
Garnishing and Serving
Serve the lemonade over ice in glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices for an extra touch.
