Ingredients
- 8 lemons, plus more for garnishing if desired
- 1½ - 2 cups sugar
- 6 cups water, divided
Method
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Wash lemons thoroughly.
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Roll lemons firmly on a hard surface until they become soft. This will make them easier to juice.
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Zest 2-3 lemons. Set aside
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In a pot over medium heat, add sugar, lemon zest and 2 cups of water.
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Simmer lightly for about 5 minutes or until sugar has dissolves and the mixture has a light yellow colour. Do not boil.
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Remove from heat.
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Juice the lemons.
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Strain the lemon juice into a large pitcher.
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Strain the sugar mixture into the large pitcher.
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Add in 4 cups of cold water.
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Taste to make sure it’s not too sweet for ya, if so add more water.
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Fill chilled glasses with ice and pour in the lemonade!
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Garnish each glass with sliced lemons.
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Store in the refrigerator.