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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the fresh lemons in half and juice them until you have 1 cup of lemon juice. Be sure to remove any seeds.
- 2
Making the Simple Syrup
In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the simple syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well to mix everything together.
- 4
Serving
Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the lemonade over the ice, and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.