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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Variations
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Juice the Lemons
Cut the fresh lemons in half and use a juicer or squeeze them by hand to extract juice. Measure out 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Prepare 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 cool.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, sugar syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to mix all ingredients together. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as desired.
Flavor Variations
- 4
Strawberry Lemonade
Blend 1 cup of fresh strawberries until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds. Stir the strawberry puree into the prepared lemonade and serve over ice.
- 5
Mint Lemonade
Muddle 1 cup of fresh mint leaves in the bottom of the pitcher before adding the lemonade mixture. Let it steep for at least 30 minutes before serving for a refreshing mint flavor.
- 6
Raspberry Lemonade
Blend 1 cup of fresh raspberries until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds. Stir the raspberry puree into the prepared lemonade and serve over ice.
- 7
Blueberry Lemonade
Blend 1 cup of fresh blueberries until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove skins. Stir the blueberry puree into the prepared lemonade and serve over ice.