Lemonade Recipe

Lemonade Preparation

1. 1

   Juicing the Lemons

   Roll the lemons on a countertop to soften them, then cut each lemon in half. Using a citrus juicer, extract the juice from the lemons into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.

2. 2

   Making the Syrup

   In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool.

3. 3

   Mixing the Lemonade

   In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the sugar syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well until everything is mixed thoroughly.

4. 4

   Serving the Lemonade

   To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over the ice. Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves for added flavor and presentation.