Gallon Of Lemonade Recipe
Make Gallon Of 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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Base Ingredients
Optional Add-ins
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll each lemon on a countertop to soften it, then cut them in half and juice them into a measuring cup. You should have about 2 cups of fresh lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing Sugar and Water
In a large pitcher, combine the granulated sugar with 4 cups of warm water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
Add the lemon juice to the pitcher with the sugar water. Then, add the remaining 12 cups of cold water to the mixture, stirring well to combine.
Serving
- 4
Add Optional Ingredients
If desired, add mint leaves and sliced strawberries to the lemonade for additional flavor and garnish.
- 5
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes, or serve immediately over ice cubes in glasses.

