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Place over medium heat.","group":"Simple Syrup","title":"Combine the sugar and 250ml of water","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Simple Syrup"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Stir frequently until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.","group":"Simple Syrup","title":"Stir frequently until the sugar is completely dissolved","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Simple Syrup"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"While the syrup cools, juice the lemons. You should aim for about 250ml (1 cup) of fresh juice.","group":"Juicing","title":"While the syrup cools, juice the lemons","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Juicing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, the cooled simple syrup, and the remaining 750ml (3 cups) of water. Stir well.","group":"Assembly","title":"Combine the lemon juice, the cooled simple syrup","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve in glasses over ice, garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs.","group":"Assembly","title":"Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use organic lemons and let the simple syrup cool completely before mixing to maintain the bright citrus aroma.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["side"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","noCook"],"equipment":["Small saucepan","Citrus juicer","Large pitcher","Stirring spoon"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1.2,"unit":"l","note":"Approximately 4 large glasses"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Simple syrup can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in the refrigerator in a sealed pitcher. Shake or stir before serving as the juice may settle.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Flimonata_3ce472bbe1%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=4014367c-5523-4df9-95b6-b54d9d8729a6","imageAlt":"Limonata — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["lemonade","citrus","summer","refreshing","italian drinks","cold beverage"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Limonata","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T08:28:32.437Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T08:28:32.437Z","related":[{"id":"crostini_5cd8b71e31","slug":"classic-italian-crostini","title":"Classic Italian Crostini","description":"Crisp, golden-brown toasted baguette slices brushed with extra virgin olive oil and lightly seasoned with sea salt and cracked black pepper. 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