Lemonade Recipe
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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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract the juice from each half. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve into a measuring cup to remove seeds and pulp. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing the Sugar
In a pitcher, combine the granulated sugar with 1 cup of warm water (from the total 4 cups). Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved to create a simple syrup.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the sugar syrup. Then add the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Serving
- 4
Chilling the Lemonade
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
- 5
Garnishing and Serving
Serve the lemonade over ice in glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired.
