Lemonade Recipe
Make 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 Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Cut the fresh lemons in half and use a citrus juicer to extract the juice into a measuring cup. You should have about 1 cup of lemon juice.
- 2
Mixing the Sugar
In a medium-sized pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice with 1 cup of granulated sugar.
- 3
Dissolving the Sugar
Stir the mixture well until the sugar is completely dissolved. This may take a few minutes.
- 4
Adding Water
Pour in 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir until it is well mixed.
- 5
Chilling the Lemonade
Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar or water if desired. If you prefer a chilled drink, refrigerate the lemonade for at least 30 minutes.
Serving
- 6
Garnishing (Optional)
If desired, add mint leaves for garnish and serve the lemonade over ice cubes in glasses.
- 7
Serve
Pour the lemonade into glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy your refreshing homemade lemonade!
