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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Main Ingredients

Optional Garnishes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Juicing the Lemons

    Cut the fresh lemons in half and use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract the juice. Make sure to remove any seeds from the juice.

  2. 2

    Mixing the Sugar and Water

    In a separate pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of warm water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  3. 3

    Combining Ingredients

    Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and 3 cups of cold water to the sugar mixture in the pitcher. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

  4. 4

    Adjusting the Flavor

    Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness or tartness as desired by adding more sugar or water.

  5. 5

    Chilling the Lemonade

    Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the lemonade before serving.

Serving

  1. 6

    Garnishing the Lemonade

    If desired, add lemon slices and fresh mint leaves to the pitcher for extra flavor and a decorative touch.

  2. 7

    Pouring and Enjoying

    Pour the lemonade into glasses and serve immediately, enjoying the refreshing taste!

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