Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the fresh lemons in half. Use a citrus juicer or a manual juicer to extract the juice from the lemons. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing Sugar and Water
In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of cold water. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher. Then, pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water and stir to combine everything thoroughly.
- 4
Taste and Adjust
Taste the lemonade. If you prefer it sweeter, add more sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired sweetness.
- 5
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill. Serve in glasses over ice cubes, and garnish with mint leaves if desired.