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Homemade Lemonade Recipe

INGREDIENTS 

▢1½ cups sugar ▢8 cups water divided ▢1½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice from about 8 lemons

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STEP-1

To get the most juice from the lemons you will want to soak them in hot water for about 10 minutes.

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STEP-2

While the lemons are soaking, make the syrup: Combine sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

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STEP-3

 Once syrup has reached room temperature, cover, and place in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.

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STEP-4

Remove lemons from the hot water and allow them to cool enough to handle. Firmly roll each lemon on the countertop a few times. Cut lemons in half and juice them. Remove all the seeds but leave the pulp. Set juice aside until syrup has chilled.

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STEP-5

To mix the lemonade, combine chilled syrup, lemon juice, and remaining 7 cups water in a pitcher. Stir and serve over ice.

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