House Lemonade Recipe
Freshly squeezed lemonade
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop to soften them. Cut them in half and juice them into a measuring cup until you have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Dissolving the Sugar
In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Adding Water
Add 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher and mix until well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- 4
Serving
Serve the lemonade over ice cubes in glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
