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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Lemonade Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the fresh lemons in half and juice them until you have approximately 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Making the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 3
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the simple syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Serving
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
