Jul 09 2026

Limonata Recipe

Time25m
Serves4

Make Limonata 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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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Juice the lemons

    Roll the fresh lemons on the counter to loosen the juice. Cut in half and juice until you have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Prepare lemon syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine 0.75 cup granulated sugar with 1 cup water. Warm over medium heat, whisking until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture becomes a clear simple syrup. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Combine lemon juice and syrup

    In a large pitcher, pour in the fresh lemon juice and the cooled simple syrup. Stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Dilute and adjust sweetness

    Add 4 cups cold water to the pitcher and stir well. Taste and adjust sweetness with a touch more sugar if desired.

  5. 5

    Add ice and chill

    Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the limonata over the ice. If desired, chill the lemonade for 10–15 minutes before serving.

  6. 6

    Garnish and serve

    Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a few fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.

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