Homemade Lemonade Recipe
Make Homemade Lemonade Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Lemonade
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll each lemon on a countertop to soften them. Cut the lemons in half and use a citrus juicer or your hands to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should aim for about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Dissolving the Sugar
In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the granulated sugar. Stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved. You may want to add a small amount of warm water to help dissolve the sugar faster.
- 3
Combining with Water
Add 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher containing the lemon juice and sugar mixture. Stir well to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
- 4
Chilling the Lemonade
Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more sugar or water. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
- 5
Serving the Lemonade
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the chilled lemonade over the ice, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
