Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll each lemon on the countertop to soften them. Cut the lemons in half and use a juicer or your hands to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing the Sugar
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves to create a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Combining Ingredients
- 3
Mixing Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the cooled simple syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- 4
Chilling the Lemonade
Add in the ice cubes to the pitcher and stir again. Optionally, add mint leaves and lemon slices for garnish.
Serving
- 5
Serve the Lemonade
Pour the lemonade into glasses filled with additional ice if desired. Enjoy your refreshing homemade lemonade!
