Jul 13 2026

Lemonades Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Make Lemonades 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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Main Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Juicing the Lemons

    Roll the lemons on a flat surface with the palm of your hand to soften them. Cut them in half and use a juicer to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Dissolving the Sugar

    In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and the granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.

  3. 3

    Combining Ingredients

    In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the sugar syrup (from the previous step), and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well to combine.

Serving

  1. 4

    Chilling the Lemonade

    If you prefer cold lemonade, add 2 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher or refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes before serving.

  2. 5

    Garnishing

    For a refreshing touch, add mint leaves and lemon slices to the pitcher or directly into glasses while serving.

  3. 6

    Serving the Lemonade

    Pour the lemonade into glasses and serve cold. Enjoy your refreshing homemade lemonade!

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