Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Recipe
Make Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut each lemon in half and use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 to 1.5 cups of lemon juice.
- 2
Dissolving the Sugar
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 3
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the sugar syrup (from the previous step), and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well until all ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
- 4
Serving the Lemonade
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the freshly made lemonade over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
