Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Beverage Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the lemons in half and juice them until you have 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
- 2
Making the Sugar Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 3
Mixing the Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, cooled sugar syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Serving
Fill glasses with ice, pour the lemonade over the ice, and garnish with mint leaves if desired. Serve chilled.
