Lemonade Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the fresh lemons in half and use a juicer or your hands to extract the juice, straining out any seeds as you go. You should get about 1 cup of lemon juice.
2
Mixing the Sugar
In a mixing bowl or pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice with the granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
3
Adding Water
Pour in the 4 cups of cold water into the lemon juice and sugar mixture. Stir well to combine. Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or water as desired.
4
Chilling the Lemonade
Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

5
Pouring and Garnishing
Pour the chilled lemonade into glasses filled with ice cubes. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
6
Enjoying
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing homemade lemonade!