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Ingredients
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Lemonade Base
Mint Infusion
Garnish
Method
Prepare the Lemonade
- 1
Juice the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop to soften them. Cut them in half and use a juicer to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Mix Sugar and Water
In a pitcher, combine the granulated sugar with 4 cups of water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Combine Lemon Juice
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the sugar-water mixture. Stir well to combine.
Infuse with Mint
- 4
Prepare the Mint
Rinse the fresh mint leaves under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 5
Infuse the Mint
Add the mint leaves to the lemonade mixture in the pitcher. Use a wooden spoon to gently muddle the mint leaves to release their flavor. Let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes.
Serve
- 6
Strain and Serve
After the mixture has infused, strain the lemonade into glasses filled with ice. Discard the mint leaves.
- 7
