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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a cutting board with your palm to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and use a juicer or reamer to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- 2
Making the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Mixing
- 3
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the cooled simple syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well to mix all the ingredients together.
- 4
Chilling and Serving
Add the ice cubes into the pitcher to chill the lemonade. For serving, pour the lemonade into glasses, adding fresh mint leaves and lemon slices as desired for garnish.
