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

Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut 3 lemons in half. Squeeze into a large pitcher, pressing to extract all juice.
Step 2
Add water and sugar to the pitcher. Stir until sugar dissolves completely.
Step 3
Slice the remaining lemon into thin rounds. Add to pitcher with ice and mint.
Step 4
Stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice as needed.
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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