Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Start by washing the lemons thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or pesticides.
- 2
Cut the lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or by hand, making sure to extract as much juice as possible.
- 3
You should have about 1 to 1.5 cups of fresh lemon juice. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove any seeds and pulp, if desired.
Mixing
- 4
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice and granulated sugar.
- 5
Stir the mixture well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- 6
Add the 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir until everything is well combined.
Serving
- 7
Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or water, if desired.
- 8
Serve the lemonade over ice in glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices, if using.
- 9
Enjoy your refreshing homemade lemonade!