Lemonade Recipe

🍋🥤 **Lemonade Recipe** 🥤🍋 👩‍🍳 **Introduction** 👨‍🍳 Beat the heat and quench your thirst with our refreshing homemade lemonade recipe! 🎉🍹 There's something magical about the sweet and tangy combination of freshly squeezed lemons, sugar, and ice-cold water on a hot summer day. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a pitcher of this classic beverage to enjoy with family and friends. Let's raise a glass to the simple joys of summer! 🌞✨ 📋 **Ingredients** 🛒 - 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons) - 1 cup granulated sugar - 5 cups cold water - Ice cubes - Lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish (optional) 📝 **Instructions** 🎬 1. 🍋 In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved. This will create a simple syrup. 2. 🥤 In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice with the remaining 4 cups of cold water. 3. 🍹 Add the prepared simple syrup to the pitcher of lemon juice and water. Stir well to combine. 4. 🧊 Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice if desired. 5. 🍋 Place a few ice cubes in serving glasses and pour the lemonade over the ice. 6. 🌿 Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint, if desired, for a touch of freshness and elegance. 7. 🥤 Stir the lemonade gently before serving to distribute the flavors evenly.