Lemonade Recipe
Make Lemonade Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Method
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- 1
Prep and juice lemons
Roll lemons on the counter to loosen the juice. Cut in half and juice until you have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and any pulp.
- 2
Make the simple syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 0.5 cup of water with the granulated sugar. Warm gently over low heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Do not boil. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- 3
Combine in pitcher
Pour the lemon juice into a large pitcher. Add the cooled syrup, 3.5 cups of cold water, and the 0.25 teaspoon salt. Stir vigorously until well mixed and the salt is dissolved.
- 4
Add zest and adjust
If using lemon zest, add 1 teaspoon of zest and whisk or stir to distribute. Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness with more sugar or water as desired.
- 5
