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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and juice them until you have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
Making the Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
Serving
Add ice cubes to glasses and pour the lemonade over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.