Fresh Brewed Lemonade Recipe
Make Fresh Brewed Lemonade Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Juice the Lemons
Roll the fresh lemons on a countertop to help release the juices. 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 to 1.5 cups of lemon juice.
- 2
Prepare the Sugar Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 3
Mix the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the cooled sugar syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- 4
Serve the Lemonade
Add ice cubes to individual glasses and pour the lemonade over the ice. Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves for an added touch of flavor and decoration.