Lemonade Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Juicing the Lemons

   Roll each lemon on a hard surface to soften them. Cut the lemons in half and use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract the juice. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp.

2. 2

   Mixing the Lemonade

   In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice with granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.

3. 3

   Adding Water

   Pour 4 cups of cold water into the pitcher with the lemon juice and sugar mixture. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar or water if desired.

4. 4

   Serving

   If using, add mint leaves and ice cubes to the pitcher. Serve the lemonade in glasses over ice and garnish with additional mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.