Jul 14 2026

Lemonade Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Make 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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Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Juicing the Lemons

    Cut the fresh lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or by hand. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp.

  2. 2

    Dissolving Sugar

    In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved to create a simple syrup.

  3. 3

    Mixing the Lemonade

    In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the simple syrup, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to mix all the ingredients thoroughly.

  4. 4

    Chilling

    Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar or water. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Serving

  1. 5

    Preparing to Serve

    Add ice cubes to glasses if desired. Pour the chilled lemonade into the glasses.

  2. 6

    Garnishing

    Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves and a slice of lemon on the rim for an appealing presentation.

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