Jul 13 2026

Lemonade Recipe

Time45m
Serves6

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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Main Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Juicing the Lemons

    Roll each lemon on a countertop to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and juice them, discarding the seeds as you go. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Mixing the Sugar and Water

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

Combining Ingredients

  1. 3

    Mixing Lemon Juice with Sugar Water

    Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice into the pitcher containing the sugar water. Stir well to combine.

  2. 4

    Adding Remaining Water

    Pour in the remaining 3 cups of cold water into the pitcher. Stir again to mix all the ingredients thoroughly.

Serving

  1. 5

    Chilling the Lemonade

    If desired, chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

  2. 6

    Serving with Ice

    Serve the lemonade over ice cubes in glasses. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.

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