Cardamom - 5 pods, crushed using a pestle Lemon - 4, juiced Sugar - 1/2 cup Salt Mix the crushed cardamom, lemon juice, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a container. Stir thoroughly and let it sit at room temperature, stirring frequently, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add 2 cups of cold water and mix well. To serve, pour the lemonade over ice cubes and adjust with more water to your preference.