Lemonade

Wash the 6 lemons thoroughly under cool running water and pat dry. Roll each lemon firmly on the counter to help release the juice.

Cut the lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or by hand, pressing firmly to extract all the juice. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, discarding seeds and pulp.

Add the sugar to the lemon juice and stir well until the sugar dissolves completely, about 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.

Pour the 3 cups of cold water into the pitcher with the lemon and sugar mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.

Add ice cubes to the pitcher or to individual serving glasses. Pour the lemonade into glasses and serve immediately.