Jul 14 2026

Lemonade Recipe

Time15m
Serves6

Make Lemonade Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Garnishes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Start by washing the lemons thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or pesticides.

  2. 2

    Cut the lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or by hand, making sure to extract as much juice as possible.

  3. 3

    You should have about 1 to 1.5 cups of fresh lemon juice. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove any seeds and pulp, if desired.

Mixing

  1. 4

    In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice and granulated sugar.

  2. 5

    Stir the mixture well until the sugar is fully dissolved.

  3. 6

    Add the 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir until everything is well combined.

Serving

  1. 7

    Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or water, if desired.

  2. 8

    Serve the lemonade over ice in glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices, if using.

  3. 9

    Enjoy your refreshing homemade lemonade!

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