Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract the juice. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp, if desired.
- 2
Mixing the Sugar and Water
In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 4 cups of water. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved. This creates a simple syrup.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the sugar-water mixture. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- 4
Chilling the Lemonade
Add ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the lemonade. You can also refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes before serving for a colder drink.
- 5
Garnishing
To serve, pour the lemonade into glasses filled with ice and garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves for an aromatic touch.