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Classic Lemonade

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My children love to help make lemonade, Perfect for your lemonade stand or for you to enjoy on long, hot summer days.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 large lemons
  • 4 cups cold water

Preparation:

Place 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar in a small saucepan. Stir on medium heat until sugar dissolves. Allow to cool. Meanwhile, halve and juice lemons. Place cooled syrup and lemon juice in a large pitcher. Add cold water. Stir and chill until ready to drink. Garnish with sliced lemons and a sprig of mint.

Serves 6.

User Reviews

 3 out of 5
Recipe too vague, Member butchdeclue

This recipe is ok, but too vague. Please say how much lemon juice and how much water. Your large lemon may be larger than mine and my large pitcher may be larger than yours.

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