House-made Lemonade Recipe
Refreshingly tart and sweet, our house-made lemonade is crafted with fresh lemons and a touch of sugar for the perfect thirst-quencher.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop to make them easier to juice. Cut the lemons in half and use a juicer to extract the juice into a measuring cup, ensuring you remove any seeds.
- 2
Making the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 3
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Serving the Lemonade
Add ice cubes to glasses and pour the lemonade over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.
