Jul 09 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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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Juicing the Lemons

    Roll the lemons on a clean surface to soften them, then cut each lemon in half. Use a juicer or squeeze by hand to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Mixing the Sugar

    In a medium-sized pitcher, add the granulated sugar. Pour 1 cup of warm water over the sugar and stir until fully dissolved. This creates a simple syrup.

  3. 3

    Combining Ingredients

    Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the sugar water. Then, add 3 cups of cold water to the mixture. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

  4. 4

    Chilling

    Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar or water to your preference. Chill the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Serving

    When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the chilled lemonade over the ice, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

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