Lemonade Recipe
Homemade lemonade to quench your thirst.
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a hard surface to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Making the Sugar Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with the granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, then remove from heat and let cool.
- 3
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Serving the Lemonade
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over the ice. Garnish with mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
