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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the fresh lemons on a 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 to 1.5 cups of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- 3
Adding Water
Add 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher. Stir again to combine all ingredients. Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
- 4
Chilling the Lemonade
Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to chill.
- 5
Serving the Lemonade
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled lemonade over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.
