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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Make the Lemonade Base
Juice the lemons to extract the juice. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
- 2
Prepare Syrup (Optional for Classic Lemonade)
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 3
Infuse Lemongrass (Optional for Lemongrass Lemonade)
In another saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the chopped lemongrass stalks and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and strain to remove lemongrass.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, prepared syrup (if using), and infused lemongrass water (if making lemongrass lemonade). Add the remaining 2 cups of cold water and stir well.
- 5
Chill and Serve
Add ice to the pitcher and serve in glasses. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
