Jul 14 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 juicer to extract the juice from the lemons until you have 1 cup of lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Mixing Sugar and Lemon Juice

    In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice with 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  3. 3

    Adding Water

    Add 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Serving

  1. 4

    Chilling the Lemonade

    If desired, refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill before serving.

  2. 5

    Serving the Lemonade

    Serve the lemonade in glasses over ice cubes, garnished with mint leaves and lemon slices if desired.

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