Jul 14 2026

Lemonade Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Make Lemonade Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Juicing the Lemons

    Roll each lemon on the counter with your palm to soften them. Cut the lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or a manual squeezer until you have about 1 cup of lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Preparing the Sugar Syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved. This will create a simple syrup.

  3. 3

    Mixing the Lemonade

    In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, the sugar syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of cold water. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

  4. 4

    Chilling the Lemonade

    Add ice cubes to the pitcher or serve the lemonade over ice in individual glasses. This will chill the lemonade and make it refreshing.

  5. 5

    Garnishing

    Optional: Garnish each glass with a few fresh mint leaves for a refreshing taste and a pop of color.

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