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How to Make Lemonade

By Stephanie Gallagher, About.com

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How to Make Lemonade Step 1 - Gather the Ingredients for the Lemonade

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Ingredients for Homemade Lemonade

Stephanie Gallagher
Once you learn how to make lemonade with these easy instructions, you'll never go back to store-bought lemonade again.

The first step is gathering your ingredients for the lemonade recipe.

You will need:

  • 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar

  • 6 cups cold water, divided

  • 5-8 lemons

In addition, you will need:

  • a strainer

  • reamer (optional)

  • 1- or 2-cup liquid measuring cup

  • pitcher
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