Jul 14 2026
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Gallon Of Lemonade Recipe

Inspired by Salt + Smoke
Time45m
Serves16

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. 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. 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. 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

  1. 4

    Add Optional Ingredients

    If desired, add mint leaves and sliced strawberries to the lemonade for additional flavor and garnish.

  2. 5

    Chill and Serve

    Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes, or serve immediately over ice cubes in glasses.

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