Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLeñaLemonade Recipe

Lemonade Recipe

Inspired by Leña
Time45m
Serves4

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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Base Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Juicing the Lemons

    Roll the lemons on the countertop to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and use a juicer or reamer to extract the juice. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp.

  2. 2

    Mixing the Lemonade

    In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice with the granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  3. 3

    Adding Water

    Pour in the 4 cups of water to the pitcher. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

  4. 4

    Chilling the Lemonade

    Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to cool it down.

Serving

  1. 5

    Pouring the Lemonade

    Once chilled, pour the lemonade into glasses filled with ice cubes. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.

  2. 6

    Enjoying the Lemonade

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

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