Jul 14 2026

Lemonade Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Make Lemonade Recipe in just 20m. 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

    Roll the lemons on a countertop to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or by hand, straining out the seeds. You should have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Making the Sugar Syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with the granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

  3. 3

    Mixing the Lemonade

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

  4. 4

    Adjusting Flavor

    Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar syrup or water as desired.

Serving

  1. 5

    Chill and Serve

    If desired, add ice cubes to the pitcher or serve individual glasses with ice. For a refreshing twist, garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves before serving.

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