Homemade Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on the countertop with your palm to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should aim for about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing the Sugar
In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. This may take a few minutes.
- 3
Adding Water
Once the sugar is dissolved, add the cold water to the pitcher. Stir again to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
- 4
Chilling the Lemonade
Add the ice cubes to the lemonade mixture in the pitcher. If desired, you can also add fresh mint leaves for an aromatic touch.
- 5
Serving
Pour the lemonade into glasses filled with additional ice, garnish with lemon slices, and mint leaves if using. Serve immediately and enjoy!