Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Lemonade Preparation
- 1
Juice the Lemons
Start by rolling the fresh lemons on a countertop to soften them. Cut the lemons in half and use a juicer or your hands to extract juice into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Make the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, the cooled simple syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- 4
Serve with Ice
Add the ice cubes to the pitcher or directly into serving glasses. Pour the lemonade over the ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves.