Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll each lemon on the countertop to soften them, then cut them in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or reamer. Strain the juice to remove any seeds and pulp, yielding about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing the Sugar and Water
In a pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of warm water. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved, creating a simple syrup.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher containing the simple syrup. Pour in 3 cups of cold water and stir well to combine all ingredients.
Serving
- 4
Chilling and Serving
If desired, refrigerate the lemonade for 30 minutes to chill. Serve over ice cubes in glasses. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices for an extra touch.
