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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Main Ingredients

Optional Garnishes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Juicing the Lemons

    Roll the fresh lemons on a countertop to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should aim for about 1 cup of lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Mixing the Sugar

    In a pitcher, combine the granulated sugar with 1 cup of hot water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  3. 3

    Combining the Ingredients

    Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the dissolved sugar. Pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

  4. 4

    Chilling the Lemonade

    Add the ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the lemonade. Alternatively, you can refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Serving

  1. 5

    Garnishing

    Pour the lemonade into glasses filled with ice. Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a few mint leaves for added flavor and presentation.

  2. 6

    Enjoy!

    Serve the lemonade immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste on a warm day.

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