Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Begin by washing the fresh lemons thoroughly under running water. Cut each lemon in half and use a citrus juicer or your hands to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should aim for about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing the Sugar and Water
In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of warm water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the sugar-water mixture. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Adding Cold Water
Pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water into the pitcher. Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well blended.
- 5
Chilling the Lemonade
If desired, add ice cubes to the pitcher or serve the lemonade over ice in individual glasses. For a fresh touch, you can add mint leaves and lemon slices to each glass.
