Lemonade Recipe

Time20m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and use a citrus juicer or a reamer to extract the juice. Make sure to remove any seeds that may fall into the juice.
2
Making the Sugar Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.

3
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the cooled sugar syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well to combine.
4
Adjusting Flavor
Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar or water to your preference.

5
Serving the Lemonade
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired.
6
Enjoy!
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing homemade lemonade.