House Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Start by rolling the fresh lemons on a flat surface to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice into a measuring cup until you have 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- 2
Making the Sugar Syrup
In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 3
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the cooled sugar syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well to combine.
Serving
- 4
Chilling the Lemonade
If you prefer cold lemonade, add 2 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher and stir gently until the lemonade is chilled.
- 5
Garnishing
For an attractive presentation, garnish the lemonade with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices. Serve in glasses filled with ice.