Minute Maid Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Base
Garnish & Optional
Method
Lemonade Base
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Make Simple Syrup
Combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring constantly until sugar completely dissolves and liquid is clear, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature (about 10–15 minutes).
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Juice the Lemons
While the syrup cools, juice fresh lemons until you have 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain through a fine sieve into a measuring cup to remove seeds and excess pulp for a smoother lemonade.
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Combine
In a 2-quart pitcher, combine the cooled simple syrup, 1 cup fresh lemon juice, and 3 cups cold water. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness or strength: add up to 1 more cup cold water if too strong, or up to 2 tablespoons lemon juice if too weak.
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Chill
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to let flavors marry. If you need it immediately, add ice to individual glasses rather than the pitcher so the lemonade doesn’t become diluted.
Serve & Garnish
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