Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the fresh lemons on a countertop to soften them. Cut them in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice. You should aim for about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing the Sugar
In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar with 1 cup of warm water. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved to create a simple syrup.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, the simple syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to mix everything together.
- 4
Serving the Lemonade
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over the ice. If desired, add lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish.