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 countertop to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and use a citrus juicer 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 occasionally until the sugar completely dissolves, creating a simple syrup.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to mix all the ingredients together.
Serving
- 4
Chilling the Lemonade
If you prefer your lemonade chilled, add ice cubes to the pitcher or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 5
Garnishing
Pour the lemonade into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices, if desired.
- 6
Enjoying
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing homemade lemonade!
