Lemonade Recipe

Time20m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the fresh lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or reamer. You should have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
2
Making 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 is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
3
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the cooled sugar syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar syrup or water as needed.
4
Serving the Lemonade
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over the ice. Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a few fresh mint leaves if desired.