Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a clean surface to soften them, then cut each lemon in half. Use a juicer or squeeze by hand to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing the Sugar
In a medium-sized pitcher, add the granulated sugar. Pour 1 cup of warm water over the sugar and stir until fully dissolved. This creates a simple syrup.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the sugar water. Then, add 3 cups of cold water to the mixture. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- 4
Chilling
Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar or water to your preference. Chill the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- 5
Serving
When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the chilled lemonade over the ice, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.