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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop to soften them, then cut them in half. Use a citrus juicer or a manual juicer to extract the juice from all 6 lemons until you have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Making the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to mix all the ingredients together.
- 4
Serving the Lemonade
Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher or directly to individual glasses. Pour the lemonade over the ice to chill it further.
Garnishing (Optional)
- 5
Adding Garnishes
If desired, add lemon slices and fresh mint leaves to the pitcher or individual glasses for a decorative and aromatic touch.
