Fresh Lemonade Recipe
Refreshing lemonade made with freshly squeezed lemons.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Lemonade Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 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
Mixing the Sugar
In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 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
Chilling
Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the lemonade and stir. Let it chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- 5
Garnishing
Serve the lemonade in glasses garnished with mint leaves for a refreshing touch.