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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop to loosen the juice, then cut them in half and use a juicer or citrus press to extract the juice. You should have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing the Sugar
In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Adding Water
Pour in 4 cups of cold water into the pitcher with the lemon juice and sugar mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine.
Serving
- 4
Chill and Serve
If desired, refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill. Serve the lemonade over ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves if desired.