Lemonade Recipe

Time15m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on the 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 Sugar and Water
In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of hot water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
3
Combining Ingredients
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the sugar-water mixture. Pour in an additional 3 cups of cold water and stir well. Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.

4
Garnishing
If desired, add mint leaves to the lemonade for an extra refreshing flavor. You can also garnish individual glasses with lemon slices.
5
Chilling
Serve the lemonade over ice cubes for a refreshing drink. Store any leftover lemonade in the refrigerator.