Summer and high temperatures are conducive to increased thirst. Then it is very easy to reach for drinks and juices with artificial additives, and you do not have to. Homemade lemonade, which can be made in many ways, will be enough for everyone in your household. We guarantee that everyone will love it!
The benefits of lemonade were already known in 1000 AD. History says that it was drunk by Egyptians and its creation is attributed to Indians who reportedly were the first to make lemon grass-based drinks. Lemons, on the other hand, came from Africa to Asia and are now known all over the world
How to make lemonade? It is an extremely simple drink to prepare. It is based on lemons, to which sugar and water are added. Then the lemonade is made almost by itself, and its refreshing taste on warm days delights everyone. Over time, people began to experiment with different flavors of the drink, and now it can be made from almost any fruit. Below we present our chosen recipes
This is the simplest way to prepare lemonade. There is no extra fruit in it, just the fresh taste of lemons. It tastes best with ice cubes and fresh mint
Ingredients
Method of preparation
First, scrub the lemons and rinse the mint thoroughly. Then, squeeze the juice from the fruit. You can do it manually or use a juicer. In the next step, chop the mint into small pieces and mash with sugar. Pour hot water over the whole thing. When the mint syrup has cooled down, mix it with lemon juice in a tall decanter. Top up with cold water and mix thoroughly. Serve in glasses decorated with thinly cut lemon slices
This drink is recommended for all orange fans. It tastes best chilled
Ingredients
Method of preparation
Peel the citrus fruits and remove all the hard membranes from them. Then squeeze the juice out of them. You can do it manually, but it is better to use a blender. Cut the fruit into pieces, put them into a bowl, add cane sugar and ¼ cup of water. Blend thoroughly. Then pour into a tall carafe and top up with water. Stir thoroughly. Serve with orange slices and ice cubes
Basil adds a slightly dry note to the lemonade. It pairs well with the lemon flavor and goes well with any dinner dish
Ingredients
Method of preparation
Peel and slice the lemons. Put the sliced fruit, basil leaves and honey into a blender. Add ¼ cup of lukewarm water. Grind everything thoroughly and then pour into a carafe. Top up with water and stir. Serve the drink garnished with basil leaves and thin slices of lemon
Watermelon is a fruit with a distinctive flavor that consists mostly of water. It’s great for making homemade lemonade
Ingredients
Cut the watermelon into small cubes and freeze it. After an hour, take it out, peel the lemons and put them together with honey in a blender. Grind thoroughly and pour into a decanter. Top up with cold water and blend. Optionally, you can cut the lemon into thin slices and throw it into the drink
This is a recipe that has not only fruit, but also a vegetable in its composition. Cucumber has a delicate and refreshing taste, with lemons it makes a truly refreshing mix
Ingredients
Peel the cucumber and lemons, cut them into pieces and squeeze the juice in a juicer. Cut mint into small pieces, mix with sugar and pour hot water over it. Wait until it cools down. Then pour the cucumber and lemon juice into a decanter, add cooled mint syrup and pour cold water. Stir thoroughly. Serve with ice cubes
