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Homemade Lemonade

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A simple, easy, and refreshing summer beverage. You can mix it up that day or make some a few weeks ahead for an important event. You can double or triple this recipe if you need more than one gallon.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Beverage
Servings 1 gallon

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lemons
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • Water to fill a gallon

Instructions
 

  • Wash lemons with cool water
  • Slice one edge off the lemons
  • Squeeze lemons into container
  • Slice the lemons and put into container
  • Add sugar
  • Place mixture into freezer zip lock bags and freeze until ready to use OR add enough water to make a gallon
  • Three hours before serving, put the lemon/sugar mixture in a pitcher and add enough water/ice to make a gallon
  • Do not leave the lemon slices in the water for more than 3-4 hours or they will get mushy.