Lemonade Recipe

Time20m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the fresh lemons on a countertop to soften them. Cut the lemons in half and use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract the juice. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
2
Making the Sugar Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
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 to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar syrup if desired.
4
Chilling and Serving
Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher and stir. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an added refreshing flavor. Serve the lemonade in glasses over additional ice if desired.