Lemonade recipe served in a glass, by Honest Abe's - Downtown
Jul 13 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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Base Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Juicing the Lemons

    Cut the fresh lemons in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice into a measuring cup. Make sure to remove any seeds that may fall into the juice.

  2. 2

    Mixing the Sugar

    In a pitcher, add the granulated sugar. Pour in 1 cup of warm water and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. This creates a simple syrup.

  3. 3

    Combining Ingredients

    Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the sugar syrup. Then, pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water and stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Serving

  1. 4

    Chill and Serve

    If desired, add ice cubes to the pitcher or individual glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing touch. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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