Classic Lemonade

• 6-8 large lemons (about 200ml fresh juice)
• 150g sugar
• 200ml water (for simple syrup)
• 800ml cold water
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint and lemon slices to garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Make simple syrup: combine sugar and 200ml water in a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves. Cool completely.

2. 2

   Juice lemons — you need about 200ml fresh juice. Roll lemons on the counter first to maximize juice.

3. 3

   Combine lemon juice, simple syrup, and cold water in a pitcher. Stir well.

4. 4

   Taste and adjust — add more syrup for sweetness or more lemon juice for tartness.

5. 5

   Serve over ice with lemon slices and fresh mint.

6. 6

   Keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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