Begin by squeezing the lemons. Put the cut side down on the citrus squeezer and use a pushing, twisting motion to get all the juice out of the lemon half.
Next, put 1/4 cup of sugar into your pitcher. Pour the 1/4 cup of hot water into the pitcher with it and stir until the sugar crystals are dissolved.
Now, slowly pour the cold water and give the lemonade another quick stir.