Minute Maid Lemonade Recipe
Make Minute Maid Lemonade Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Making Lemonade
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Begin by rolling the fresh lemons on a countertop to soften them. Cut them in half and use a lemon juicer to extract the juice into a measuring cup until you have 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing Sugar and Water
In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 4 cups of cold water. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Combining Lemon Juice
Once the sugar has dissolved, pour the freshly squeezed lemon juice into the pitcher and stir well to combine all ingredients.
- 4
Chilling the Lemonade
Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the lemonade mixture to chill it quickly. Stir again to ensure the ice is evenly distributed.
Serving Suggestions
- 5
Garnishing
If desired, add lemon slices and mint leaves as garnishes for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.
- 6
Serving
Pour the lemonade into glasses filled with ice and serve immediately for a refreshing drink.
