Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll each lemon on the countertop with your hand to soften them, then cut them in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or reamer. Strain the juice into a measuring cup to remove seeds and pulp. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Making the Sugar Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the cooled sugar syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well until all ingredients are fully mixed.
Serving
- 4
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill. Serve in glasses over ice cubes, garnished with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired.