Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a counter to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice into a measuring cup. Measure out 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Dissolving the Sugar
In a pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of hot water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. This creates a simple syrup.
- 3
Mixing the Lemonade
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the sugar syrup. Pour in 3 additional cups of cold water and stir well to combine.
Serving
- 4
Chilling and Serving
If desired, add ice cubes to the pitcher or serve the lemonade over ice in individual glasses. Garnish with mint leaves for added flavor.
- 5
Taste and Adjust
Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or water as needed. Serve chilled.