Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCheddar's Scratch KitchenFresh Lemonade Recipe

Fresh Lemonade Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Refreshing lemonade made with freshly squeezed lemons.

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Ingredients

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Lemonade Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Juicing the Lemons

    Roll the lemons on a countertop to soften them. Cut the lemons in half and use a juicer to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should get about 1 cup of lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Mixing the Sugar

    In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  3. 3

    Adding Water

    Pour in 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher. Adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar or water as desired.

  4. 4

    Chilling

    Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the lemonade and stir. Let it chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Garnishing

    Serve the lemonade in glasses garnished with mint leaves for a refreshing touch.

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