Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on the countertop to soften them. Cut them in half and use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract the juice. You should have about 1 1/2 cups of lemon juice.
- 2
Making the Sugar Syrup
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved, then remove from heat and let it cool.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the cooled sugar syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well until everything is mixed thoroughly.
- 4
Adding Ice and Mint
Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing touch.
- 5
Serving
Serve the lemonade in glasses filled with ice. Enjoy your fresh squeezed lemonade!
