Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice. Measure out 1 cup of lemon juice. Make sure to remove any seeds from the juice.
- 2
Mixing the Sugar
In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice with 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Adding Water
Pour 4 cups of cold water into the pitcher with the lemon juice and sugar mixture. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- 4
Chilling the Lemonade
Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the lemonade. Alternatively, you can refrigerate the lemonade for about 30 minutes if you prefer it cold.
- 5
Garnishing (optional)
If desired, add mint leaves to the pitcher for a refreshing flavor. You can also garnish individual glasses with additional mint leaves when serving.