Jul 13 2026

Lemonade Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

Make Lemonade Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Juicing the Lemons

    Cut the fresh lemons in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Mixing the Sugar

    In a large pitcher, combine the granulated sugar with 1 cup of warm water. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.

  3. 3

    Combining Ingredients

    Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with sugar water. Stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Adding Water

    Pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to mix everything together.

  5. 5

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired. Stir until dissolved.

Serving

  1. 6

    Garnishing (Optional)

    For added flavor and presentation, you can add fresh mint leaves to the pitcher.

  2. 7

    Serving

    Serve the lemonade over ice cubes in glasses. Enjoy chilled!

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