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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a flat surface to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and use a citrus juicer or a fork to extract juice from each half. You should have about 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- 2
Dissolving the Sugar
In a separate pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of warm water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved to create a simple syrup.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the sugar syrup. Pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water and stir well to combine all ingredients.
Serving
- 4
Chill and Serve
Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or water if desired. Serve the lemonade over ice, garnishing with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for an added touch of flavor.