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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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Juicing the Lemons

    Roll the lemons on a countertop to soften them, then cut them in half. Use a citrus juicer or manual reamer to extract the juice from the lemons into a measuring cup. You should have around 1 cup of lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Making Simple Syrup

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of water with 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Once dissolved, remove from heat and set aside to cool.

  3. 3

    Combining Ingredients

    In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the cooled simple syrup. Add 3 cups of cold water to the mixture. Stir well until fully combined. Adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar or water as desired.

  4. 4

    Serving the Lemonade

    Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the lemonade mixture over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

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