Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a clean countertop to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing Sugar and Water
In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of warm water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the sugar-water mixture. Then, pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water and stir well to combine.
- 4
Chilling
Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or water if necessary. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill before serving.