Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a flat surface to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract the juice. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Dissolving Sugar
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Mixing
- 3
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the sugar syrup (from the previous step), and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
Serving
- 4
Chilling and Garnishing
If desired, add fresh mint leaves and ice cubes to the pitcher. Stir gently to mix. Serve the lemonade in chilled glasses, garnished with additional mint leaves or lemon slices, if desired.
