Lemonade Recipe
Refreshing lemonade made with real lemons and a touch of sugar.
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or by hand. Strain the juice to remove seeds and excess pulp.
- 2
Mixing Sugar and Water
In a pitcher, combine the granulated sugar and 1 cup of hot water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the remaining 3 cups of cold water to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Chilling the Lemonade
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill it.
- 5
Serving
Serve the lemonade over ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.