Perfect Old-Fashioned Lemonade
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There is nothing that will quench your thirst faster on a warm summer day! There are a few things to consider when making lemonade. Although it's simple to make, there are some tips that will ensure that you will make only the very best lemonade. Buy or pick only lemons with a mostly uniform bright yellow color. Meyer lemons are a cross between lemons and mandarin oranges, and they are slightly sweeter than regular lemons. When you juice your lemons, use them at room temperature. Roll them on the kitchen counter to obtain even more juice from them. And always strain the juice to eliminate the seeds. You don't want those in your lemonade! Simple Syrup is best for sweetening lemonade because of how well it dissolves. Otherwise, use pure cane or superfine sugar. Our recipe tells you how to make Simple Syrup. Always make enough lemonade so that you can freeze some into ice cubes. That way your lemonade won't get watered down as the cubes melt.