Lemonade Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

Freshly squeezed lemonade.

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Ingredients

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1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the fresh lemons in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
2
Dissolving Sugar
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
3
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the sugar syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine. Adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar syrup to taste if desired.

4
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve in glasses over ice cubes, garnished with fresh mint leaves if desired.