Lemonade
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Tips
Making homemade lemonade from scratch is not difficult but does require you to squeeze a lot of lemons. To ensure you get as much juice out of the beautiful, yellow fruits as possible, follow these simple tips.
Tips
Before you begin juicing, roll the lemons back and forth on the countertop as you press down firmly. This will make it easier to get a lot of delicious juice out of them as the juice begins to release from the pulp even before you cut the lemons in half. Another way to prepare the lemons for juicing is to soften them by warming the whole fruit in the microwave for 10-20 seconds.
Tips
If you decide to combine the two tips, start by warming the lemons and letting them cool before you start rolling them, so you do not burn your palms.
Questions about lemonade
If you have always wondered how to make a fresh, lemon-flavoured, tangy drink, look no further than this easy lemonade recipe. Read on below to learn more about the drink and get ready to make a batch of your own!
Homemade lemonade is a lemon-flavoured drink sweetened with sugar, sugar syrup, honey, or the like. Usually, you make it with fresh lemons as freshly squeezed lemon juice has a much brighter citrus flavour than bottled lemon juice. It may also be flavoured or coloured by the addition of other types of fruit.
With our quick recipe, making a deliciously refreshing and flavourful lemon-infused drink from scratch is easy. Start by making the sugar syrup to be infused with lemon zest. Let it cool slightly before adding the fragrant lemon zest and let it steep for half an hour before you strain it and add in the tangy lemon juice. Now, your homemade lemonade is ready, and you can prepare your fresh drink by combining either 1 part of it with 2 parts water or 1 part with 1 part water.
Though you make homemade lemonade from fresh lemons, it is not juice. But what is the difference then? Juice refers to the natural liquid that fruits and vegetables contain which may be extracted by pressing them. Though this recipe for lemonade uses freshly squeezed lemon juice, it also contains a sugar syrup made by dissolving sugar in boiling water. So, it cannot rightfully be referred to as a type of juice.
If stored in a closed container or bottle, homemade lemonade will last for 5-7 days. You may also be wondering if you can freeze it, and the answer is yes! In the freezer, it will keep for up to 2-3 months. Just store it in an airtight container and make sure to leave room for it to expand when frozen. 2 cm should do it. Thaw it in the refrigerator and enjoy it within a few days. If you defrost it in the microwave, make sure to drink it the same day.
Nutritional values
Nutritional value, per
826 Kcal
| Fibre | 0 gram fibers |
| Protein | 1.2 |
| Carbohydrates | 202.2 |
| Fat | 0 gram |
Ingredients
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Water
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250 ml |
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Sugar
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190 g |
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Organic lemons
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5 |
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Freshly squeezed lemon juice (the juice from about 5 lemons)
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200 ml |
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Enjoy a refreshing lemonade
Homemade lemonade is a great thirst quencher! Its fresh and intense citrus flavour, which perfectly balances tartness and sweetness, makes it delicious on its own as well as with meals, cakes, and desserts. The unique way in which it refreshes your palate makes it the perfect addition to a spicy menu. Try serving it with flavour-packed dishes like chicken tikka masala to put its refreshing powers to the test.
Use fresh lemon juice and zest
This refreshing drink with lemon juice and zest is full of bold and bright citrus flavours. Infusing the simple syrup with fresh lemon zest is a great way to imbue it with an intense floral-like lemon flavour while adding little to no bitterness. The freshly squeezed juice brings a delightful tang, sourness, and acidity to the sweet simple syrup.
Go all out on lemon flavour
For the best result and a drink bursting with lemon flavour, use fresh and juicy lemons. You can use either regular lemons or the sweeter Meyer lemons, just make sure to use enough of their fresh juice and zest and taste it as you go so you can determine whether it needs more sweetness or acidity. The combination of zest and juice makes for a flavour explosion with the intense tanginess from lemon zest and extra acidity from the juice.
Lemon is a delightful ingredient to work with in both sweet and savoury cuisines. If you are looking for more ways to incorporate lemons into your cooking, have a look at our beautifully yellow Easter cake with lemon and poppy seed, this bulgur salad freshened with lemon juice and zest, or a classic roast dinner like garlic, rosemary, and lemon-infused fried chicken.
Shake it up with a pink lemonade
An incredibly pretty version of classic homemade lemonade is pink lemonade. This variety may be given its signature bright hue in several ways. Some of the methods add flavour in addition to colour, while others simply give the drink its beautiful red colour.
The latter may be achieved by using 'flavourless' beet juice which contains apples to mask the beet's natural earthiness. It will give you a pink lemonade that tastes just like a regular one but with a beautiful colour.
Instead, if you colour your pink lemonade using grenadine, which is often used to mix drinks like a tequila sunrise, you will get a bright colour as well as hints of vanilla and pomegranate. If you would like to experiment more with the flavour profile of this recipe, try using tangy cranberry juice or fresh red berries like strawberries and raspberries for additional sweetness.