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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the fresh lemons in half and juice them until you have 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
Making the Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, sugar syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well to combine.
Serving
Serve the lemonade over ice cubes in glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if using.