Fresh Lemonade Recipe
Refreshing lemonade made with real lemons.
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Making the Lemonade
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the fresh lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or by hand, making sure to catch any seeds.
- 2
Mixing Sugar and Water
In a medium-sized pitcher, combine the granulated sugar with 1 cup of cold water. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the dissolved sugar. Pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water and stir until well combined.
- 4
Serving the Lemonade
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
- 5
Taste and Adjust
Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if necessary. Stir again before serving.