Pitcher Recipe

Time30m
Serves8

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

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made with a pressure-infused tea from the same botanicals as The Block’s full-proof aperitif and amaro

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

1

Prepare Simple Syrup

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine equal parts sugar and water (1 cup each). Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then let it cool.

2

Juicing Lemons

Juice fresh lemons until you have 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp if desired.

3

Muddle Mint Leaves

In a large pitcher, add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the mint leaves to release their essential oils.

Mixing

4

Combine Ingredients

In the pitcher with muddled mint, add the freshly juiced lemon juice, simple syrup, and 4 cups of water. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

5

Add Optional Ingredients

If desired, add lemon slices for garnish and ice cubes to chill the pitcher.

Serving

6

Serve

Pour the refreshing lemon-mint mixture into glasses and enjoy your homemade pitcher of lemonade!

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