Fresh Lemonade Recipe
House-made lemonade with fresh lemons
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Ingredients
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Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the fresh lemons on a countertop to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or reamer to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
Making the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Mixing the Lemonade
In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to mix all the ingredients together.
Serving the Lemonade
Add ice cubes to glasses and pour the lemonade over the ice. Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves for added flavor and presentation.
