Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop with your palm 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 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of hot water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the sugar water mixture. Pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Serving
- 4
Chilling the Lemonade
If desired, refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill it before serving.
- 5
Serving the Lemonade
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately.