Jul 14 2026

Lemonade Recipe

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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Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Juicing the Lemons

    Cut the fresh lemons in half. Use a citrus juicer or a manual juicer to extract the juice from the lemons. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Mixing Sugar and Water

    In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of cold water. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  3. 3

    Combining Ingredients

    Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher. Then, pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water and stir to combine everything thoroughly.

  4. 4

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the lemonade. If you prefer it sweeter, add more sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired sweetness.

  5. 5

    Chill and Serve

    Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes to chill. Serve in glasses over ice cubes, and garnish with mint leaves if desired.

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