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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a clean surface to soften them, then cut them in half. Using a citrus juicer or your hands, squeeze the juice from each half into a bowl, removing any seeds.
- 2
Mixing the Ingredients
In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice with 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Adding Water
Pour 4 cups of cold water into the pitcher with the lemon juice and sugar mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.
- 4
Chilling the Lemonade
Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the lemonade. Alternatively, refrigerate the lemonade for about 30 minutes before serving.
Serving
- 5
Garnishing
Pour the lemonade into glasses filled with remaining ice cubes. Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a few fresh mint leaves for a refreshing touch.
- 6
Enjoy!
Serve immediately and enjoy your freshly squeezed lemonade!