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Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

Here's how you make Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
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  • Servings: 10-12
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 10-12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice, fresh (about 5-6 large lemons, depending on size)
  • 1/4 cup lime juice, fresh
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves, fresh (loosely packed, optional)
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 6 to 8 cups cold water
  • Ice cubes
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a medium-size pan combine 2 1/2 cups water and sugar, and cook over medium heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved and then simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool about 20 minutes.

  • Step 2: Add the juices to the sugar syrup, then pour lemon-lime mixture into a large container with a lid. If using mint, place leaves in the container and push leaves down into the mix with a large spoon, and allow to steep for 1 hour, then strain mixture, and store until ready to serve. If not using mint, refrigerate.

  • Step 3: When ready to serve, mix the lemonade syrup with 6-8 cups of cold water. Start with 6 cups and then adjust the water according to your taste. (6 cups will be very sweet and 8 cups will be quite mild in flavor and sweetness).

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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