Lemonade recipe served in a glass, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsYard HouseLemonade Recipe

Lemonade Recipe

Inspired by Yard House
Time15m
Serves4

Freshly squeezed lemonade served over ice.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Juicing the Lemons

    Cut the lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or by hand until you have about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Making the Simple Syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.

  3. 3

    Combining Ingredients

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

  4. 4

    Serving

    Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.

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