Jul 14 2026

Lemonade Recipe

Time15m
Serves6

Make Lemonade Recipe in just 15m. 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

    Cut the lemons in half and use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract the juice. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp, if desired.

  2. 2

    Mixing the Sugar and Water

    In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 4 cups of water. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved. This creates a simple syrup.

  3. 3

    Combining Ingredients

    Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher with the sugar-water mixture. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.

  4. 4

    Chilling the Lemonade

    Add ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the lemonade. You can also refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes before serving for a colder drink.

  5. 5

    Garnishing

    To serve, pour the lemonade into glasses filled with ice and garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves for an aromatic touch.

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