Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsWhiskey Bar KitchenLemon Sour Recipe

Lemon Sour Recipe

Time30m
Serves6

Make Lemon Sour Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Optional Garnishes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Juicing the Lemons

    Cut the fresh lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer. You should get about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Making the Lemon Syrup

    In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Allow the syrup to cool.

  3. 3

    Mixing the Lemon Sour

    In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, cooled sugar syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well to combine.

Serving Suggestions

  1. 4

    Chill and Serve

    Refrigerate the lemon sour for at least 1 hour to chill. Serve over ice in glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired.

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