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Classic Lemonade

Fresh-squeezed lemonade with lemon slices and mint, ready in under 5 minutes. The perfect tart-and-sweet cold drink for any occasion.

Total time
5 min
Servings
2
Calories
85
Classic Lemonade
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cut 3 lemons in half. Squeeze into a large pitcher, pressing to extract all juice.

  2. Step 2

    Add water and sugar to the pitcher. Stir until sugar dissolves completely.

  3. Step 3

    Slice the remaining lemon into thin rounds. Add to pitcher with ice and mint.

  4. Step 4

    Stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice as needed.

  5. Step 5

    Pour into tall glasses over fresh ice. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • cutting board
  • knife
  • large pitcher (2+ cups)
  • spoon for stirring
  • tall glasses

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