To make lemonade, you will need the following ingredients and steps:
Ingredients:
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1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 cup of sugar
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6 cups of water
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Ice cubes
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Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Steps:
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In a small saucepan, combine the sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved. This will create a simple syrup.
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In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice with the remaining 5 cups of water.
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Add the simple syrup to the pitcher and stir well to combine.
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Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
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Serve the lemonade over ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices if desired.
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Enjoy your refreshing homemade lemonade!