Homemade homemade lemonade will appeal to both children and adults. Its benefits are obvious, and preparation does not take much time. Despite the name, you can make homemade lemonade not only from lemon: it is recommended to use berries, fruits, herbal infusions and even vegetables.
By placing the prepared drink in a beautiful jug or in sparkling glasses, decorating it with mint leaves, pieces of fruit, berries, you can get not only taste, but also aesthetic pleasure!
Recipes for making homemade lemonade are not complex, and even a child can handle them if desired.
It would seem that there could be an easier recipe for this lemonade. But there is a trick here too. It consists in the fact that you need to maintain a balance between the ingredients and end up with a drink that is neither too sour nor too sweet, can quench your thirst and taste good.
Ingredients:
still drinking water -1000 ml;
sugar -500 grams;
large lemons -3-4 pieces.
Cooking method:
combine sugar and part of the water in a saucepan, put the mixture on a small fire and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Then the resulting sugar syrup is cooled, and lemon juice and water are added to it. The drink is cooled in the refrigerator, if desired, ice is added when serving.
A little trick: you can shorten the preparation time of the drink if you use a blender and use it to mix lemon juice with sugar, then pour in water and set to cool. You can add variety to classic lemonade with berries, fruits, etc. You can use carbonated water instead of regular water.
The resulting drink will surprise even the most sophisticated gourmet with its taste; In addition to its taste, lemonade also has a refreshing effect, which will become a decisive point in favor of a drink on a hot day. Ginger root has a tonic effect on a person, using this drink in the morning, you can recharge with vivacity and energy for the whole day. In addition, ginger is extremely beneficial for the whole body: it supplies it with vitamins and improves the functioning of internal organs.
Ingredients:
lemon juice - 20 ml;
grated and squeezed through cheesecloth ginger - a total of 20 ml;
sea \u200b\u200bbuckthorn, mashed with sugar - 25 ml;
chilled tea with bergamot aroma - 150 ml.
Cooking method:
All components are mixed in a large container and the drink is poured into a jug. Cool, ice is added as desired.
A little trick: in order to squeeze out as much juice as possible from the lemon, you need to heat it in the microwave for 20-30 seconds at maximum power. You can hold it in hot (not boiling!) Water for a minute.
The well-known Mojito cocktail may not necessarily be with alcohol. The refreshing taste of this lemonade with a hint of menthol - what could be better in the heat.
Ingredients:
lemon - 1 piece and 2-3 mugs of fruit to decorate the drink;
leaves and sprigs of mint - 100 grams;
granulated sugar - 5 tablespoons;
purified still drinking water - 1000 ml.
Cooking method:
Mint leaves and sprigs are washed under cold water and dried on a towel. Then the plant is torn by hand into small segments. If you cut the grass with a knife, then there will be no strong aroma, since aromatic substances oxidize from contact with metal. A few leaves should be left for decoration.
The lemon is cut in two. Each half is squeezed out, you can use a juicer. About 5 tablespoons of lemon juice should form. Lemon peel is not thrown away, it will still serve as a drink.
Chopped mint is poured into enameled dishes (metal or aluminum will oxidize from lemon juice, and the taste of the drink will be spoiled), and all the leaves are completely filled with water. Lemon peel is added to the mass, and gradually heated over low heat, waiting for the mixture to boil. After that, the mass is cooked for another two to three minutes, and, finally, it is removed from the heat. Sugar is poured into the still not cooled mixture and mixed thoroughly.
Now the resulting infusion is filtered through a sieve, cleaning it from particles of zest and mint "flakes" and getting a beautiful lemonade color as a result. Pour lemon juice into the cooled and strained lemonade, and remove the drink to cool in the refrigerator.
Pour chilled "mojito" into tall glasses, decorate with a lemon wedge and mint leaves. If you add ice, then two tubes are placed in the glass.
Regular consumption of this lemonade will help to keep the figure fit and slim, and the unusual combination of products will delight even the most demanding lady.
Ingredients:
1000 ml of carbonated mineral water;
three to four branches of purple basil;
two fresh medium-sized cucumbers;
two lemons;
granulated sugar to taste.
Cooking method:
Grate the cucumber with large holes, squeeze the juice and put it aside. Cut the second cucumber into thin circles. Cut the lemon into two parts, squeeze out of one half and collect the juice, and cut the other into circles. In a jug or enamel container we put slices of lemon, cucumber, and fill in with the juice of cucumber and lemon, which was squeezed out in advance.
Add sugar to taste, pick up basil leaves and branches with our hands, and fill in the amount of water required according to the recipe. We infuse lemonade for about an hour, and refrigerate. Fill tall glasses with ice for one quarter and pour lemonade into them.
This lemonade is good to prepare in the summer when there is a lot of fruit in the markets.
Ingredients:
strawberries - 300 grams;
peaches -2 pieces;
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pear-1 piece;
grapes - 6-7 large berries of green and blue color;
water - 1000 ml;
sugar - 300 grams;
mint leaves - for decoration - 4-5 pcs;
lemon - 2 pieces.
Cooking method:
In an enamel saucepan, cook sugar syrup from a little water and sugar. Cool and pour in the chopped strawberries, apple wedges, chopped pear, grapes cut in two, peaches cut into quarters.
Mix gently with a wooden spoon. Fill with the remaining water, add lemon juice. Cool it down. Pour into glasses, decorate with mint leaves. This lemonade has a high content of vitamin C and trace elements, since there is no heat treatment of the drink.
if you have diabetes, you can replace sugar in recipes with fructose;
more juice from lemon can be obtained by rolling it on a board (uncut);
the remaining zest during the preparation of the drink does not need to be thrown away: dry it and put it in the cabinet where the cereals are stored - this way you will protect them from pests;
stevia herb can be used instead of sugar. It tastes as sweet as sugar;
Choose lemons with medium-sized peels - they should have an even combination of peel and flesh on the cut. If there is more pulp, and the crust is thin, then this is a stale lemon, and it will be too sour;
you can restore dried lemon by soaking it for a while in salty cold water;
with the remaining zest, you can clean your shoes, and if you have a headache, attach a slice of lemon zest to your temples;
leftover lemon peels can be used to make delicious candied fruits. To do this, the white inner layer is completely cut off from the zest, leaving only a yellow rind. The prepared crusts are soaked for two days in cold water; the water needs to be changed 1-2 times;
This is to eliminate bitterness. Then the crusts are boiled with added sugar for 20-30 minutes. Put on a sieve and dry in the oven for 15 minutes. After that, the candied fruits are doused in powdered sugar and stored in a cool dry place. These candied fruits can be used to decorate cakes, especially if you cut them in the form of "spirals".
Whichever recipe for making lemonade you would not choose, it is important to remember that it will be much healthier and tastier than purchased "chemical" soda!
The most important thing is not to be lazy, but to develop a healthy habit of making healthy drinks. You can involve children in the process of making lemonades, and then the culinary masterpieces "a la home fresh bar" will take the form of an exciting family leisure.
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Mix the citric acid and cover with the mixture of water, sugar and syrup, add ice and drink as quickly as possible. Citric acid will react with baking soda, bubbles will appear. If the taste seems too strong, reduce the amount of baking soda and citric acid.
Of course, such lemonade will not be carbonated for long, but you can try it as a fun experiment. Plus, it's fast and inexpensive.
Make holes in the two caps, seal the hose in them. Calculate so that one end of the hose almost touches the bottom of the bottle. Pour the liquid you want to carbonate into one of the bottles and close tightly. The hose should sink into your future lemonade as deep as possible.
Pour soda into the second bottle through the funnel, fill it with vinegar and quickly close the second lid. If you hear hiss and see the mixture bubbling, you've done everything right. If the vinegar and baking soda doesn't react strongly enough, shake the bottle. This will intensify the reaction.
The gas will flow through the hose, saturating the lemonade with carbon dioxide. If the connection is leaky, you will get a slightly carbonated drink.
You can carbonate any water-based drink, but it's best not to experiment with coffee and tea. On average, a liter bottle of water can be carbonated in 15–20 minutes. Of course, the process of creating a siphon will take time, but it will not be wasted.
The siphon can be ordered online or searched in stores. Now there is a large selection of plastic and metal siphons for carbonation, even with pictures. So finding one that fits in will be easy.
The principle of operation of a purchased siphon is the same as that of a home-made one, only cans with compressed gas must be purchased separately. And if you find a vintage siphon, it not only helps sparkling water, but also serves as a stylish piece of furniture.
This lemonade is more popular in Asia than here, but for fans of everything unusual, it can become a favorite drink.
Peel and chop finely. Mix with the rest of the ingredients, pour boiling water over and let cool.
You can prepare ginger syrup in advance and dilute it with water. To do this, grate fresh ginger on a fine grater and add to the sugar syrup.
This light, mild-tasting lemonade is an excellent thirst quencher. And cucumber water is the basis of many detox diets.
Cut the cucumber into thin slices and cover with water, let it brew for about 30 minutes. Then add honey, lime juice, and soda. You can add berries before serving. They will pleasantly set off the taste of the drink.
Grapefruit charge of morning vigor for those who love non-standard combinations.
Mix the juices, soak the cinnamon sticks in them for 30 minutes. Then take out the cinnamon, dilute the juice mixture with soda water. Return the cinnamon to the lemonade for garnish before serving.
On a cold evening. And now you need to think about how to survive the heat. Are you hot? Well, summer is still ahead :) Someone prefers kvass, someone likes mineral water or water without gas. But there is a better way.
The older generation remembers the time when every family made lemonade with their own hands. It was sold in stores, but yours is different! Family recipes were passed down from grandfather to grandson. The drink differed in composition, proportions, taste, but there was one thing in common.
The drink instantly quenched thirst, did not contain a single gram of chemistry. But there are a lot of vitamins! On the blog pages, we discussed different drinks. Mostly alcoholic. I don't feel like drinking in hot weather or even with ice :) And lemonade is just that. We offer several simple recipes for a delicious and healthy drink.
Everyone is familiar with the taste of Fanta, but somehow I don’t want to buy it in the store - organisms do not need extra preservatives. But there is a sure way ... make an unforgettable taste yourself. Do you think it's difficult, it won't work? You are wrong. The recipe is surprisingly simple.
What you need:
Naturally, wash the fruit thoroughly. The recipe uses zest, and we don't need bacteria and dirt. Now we perform simple actions:
Historically, Russians make compotes and kvass. Other nations have their own drinks. For example, Americans love lemonade. They buy and make it on their own. Moreover, the recipes are simple, and the drink tastes good and is great refreshing. The ginger recipe is one of the favorites in the States. Preparing is surprisingly simple. Cooking ingredients:
INTERESTING. Originally lemonade was made from lemon juice and water, not always carbonated. The drink got its name in the 17th century. The popularity of lemonade came in the 19th century. It was then that the synthesis of citric acid was developed, which made it possible to make a cheap drink. The first trademark was the name "Lemon's Superior Sparkling Ginger Ale" in 1833. Literally - an excellent sparkling ale made from lemon and ginger.
Sequencing:
Let's just say that the drink is not for everyone. Lavender flowers have a specific scent that is not associated with food or drink. Nevertheless, it turns out well. The fair sex especially likes this kind of lemonade :) We are preparing the following:
Cooking is similar to the previous recipe:
FUN FACT. Perfumers claim that the lavender hint helps relieve anxiety, irritation, and feelings of dissatisfaction. Lavender flowers are used to create medicinal decoctions. Each recipe is aimed at fighting a specific disease.
One of the most popular herbs in cooking. Sauces, salads, side dishes, meat dishes and drinks in many countries are prepared with the addition of peppermint. Leaves improve the aroma of lemonade, make the taste of the drink refreshing. For cooking you will need:
Finished like this:
LITTLE TIPS. 1. Lemonade is drunk cold, so either a lot of ice or a freezer. But focus on your teeth and throat. Quenching your thirst isn't worth a sick leave. 2. Someone likes very sweet drinks, others not very much, serve sour to the third. Make a medium sweet lemonade. Who needs it, add sugar to the glass.
Considering the recipes for lemonade, special attention should be paid to the so-called national drinks. Lemonades are popular in many countries. After all, the recipe is simple and the taste is delicious. Notes of national flavor make such drinks very tasty.
In many cases, the recipes have changed, but the great taste and ability to withstand the heat have remained unchanged. We recommend paying attention to this lemonade.
Connoisseurs and lovers of national cuisine claim that Turks make the best lemonade. So it is or not, everyone decides for himself. But it's worth a try, especially since the recipe is simple. To prepare a delicious Turkish drink you will need:
The process itself is no more complicated than in other recipes. The main thing is to thoroughly wash the lemons and mint. If you have chosen imported fruits, we advise you to rinse the surface in hot water with a brush. Often the fruits are not only treated with chemicals, but also covered with a layer of wax. The sequence of actions is as follows:
Fans of culinary experiments can be advised to replace mint with tarragon, and lemon with lime. The result is an interesting, tart and refreshing drink. But tarragon is worth taking a little less than mint :)
Don't drink alcohol or don't like tequila? Then homemade Mexican lemonade is what you need. What is needed for this:
It is difficult to come up with something simpler than this recipe. Place the washed grapes, peeled kiwi and juice in a blender. Two minutes on medium speed - lemonade is ready. We collect half a glass of ice and add the resulting mixture.
INTERESTING. Lemonade can be made not only from fruits and herbs, but also vegetables. Using vegetables from our own beds, we get a tasty and healthy drink. For cooking, you can use: sorrel, cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots. An interesting drink is made from barley. The main plus of the drink is the ability to use different ingredients and be creative.
Greeks are close to us in spirit and attitude to the world around them. It is not surprising that the people of Russia also like Greek homemade lemonade. take:
Do not forget to thoroughly wash the lemons and proceed:
The hot nature of the inhabitants of Italy leaves no room for classic recipes, so local chefs are true masters of their craft. And their lemonade will be "pumped"! Italians prefer sweet drinks to all other drinks. We prepare the following products:
The beauty of the recipe is the simplicity of preparation, despite the unusual base. Getting started:
This recipe is truly unique - it will warm you in the winter cold and refresh in the summer heat. It is difficult to believe in the universality of the drink, nevertheless it is so. We suggest trying to do it and make sure. We take:
We put water on fire and start:
In winter, do not refrigerate - we serve it like tea, hot. Lemonade tastes unusual. The effect resembles mulled wine or sbiten.
The presence of heat is not necessary :) The drink is tasty in itself, so you can drink lemonade at any time of the year. Only in summer it needs to be cooled, but not in cold weather. There are no hard recommendations for the place, time or events. Lemonade suits lonely gazing at the moon in the country, a party with friends or a trip.
Surely the farm has a thermos. Not? Stock up on a small model, a liter or a half. And you will be happy! By the way, lemonade tastes better with bubbles. Effervescent magic can be obtained in two ways: diluted with cold mineral water or passed through a household siphon. Which method to choose is up to you.
Both adults and children love lemonade. In the heat, this soft drink perfectly quenches thirst, and in the cold season it cheers up, recalling the summer sunny days. However, it has long been known that any soda is not at all useful for our body due to the huge content of preservatives and sugar in them, therefore, in order to avoid health problems in the future, it is better to make homemade lemonade without gas.
In this recipe, we will make a lemon and mint drink. Pleasant taste with unobtrusive sourness refreshes and invigorates without harm and extra calories. As for sugar, you can always vary the portion if you want.
Ingredients:
We sip the drink through a straw, enjoying the citrus aroma and taste!
Lemonade is a sweet, mostly carbonated, lemon-juice-based blend. The drink came to us from the 17th century and has been firmly entrenched to the present. After a certain period of time, lemonade began to be produced in large quantities, the recipe flew around the world and found its consumer.
Important!
If you are a fan of exotic cocktails, experiment with taste sensations. Add raspberries, strawberries or cherries, these berries are great in a classic recipe.
If you add white rum to the Mojito lemonade, you get a traditional drink of the same name that will please your guests.
It is considered optimal to consume a cold rather than warm drink. It can be easily prepared at home using fruits, berries and, of course, lemons. Choose the recipe you like, delight yourself and your guests in hot weather.