lemonade recipe

lemonade recip.Here's a classic homemade lemonade recipe: ### Ingredients: - 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons) - 1 cup sugar - 6 cups water - Ice cubes - Lemon slices, for garnish (optional) - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional) ### Instructions: 1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool. 2. In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice and the cooled sugar syrup. Stir well to mix. 3. Add the remaining 5 cups of water to the pitcher and stir again. 4. Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice, if desired. 5. Refrigerate the lemonade until chilled. 6. Serve the lemonade over ice cubes, garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves, if using. Enjoy your refreshing homemade lemonade!