Lemonade (Classic / Strawberry)
Lemonade (Classic and Strawberry)
Summer is around the corner and I love this time of year! It means more time with my grandkids, a relaxed schedule and of course endless days of sun, pool and pure bliss! I like to serve refreshing Lemonade on these hot summer days. It's definitely a must-have for fun summer outings like picnics or casual lunches if you are entertaining. Today I am making two different lemonades - traditional classic Lemonade and Strawberry Lemonade. It's the perfect pick-me-up drink!
Ingredients
For simple syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water this is to make simple syrup
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
lemonade
- 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup simple syrup adjust to taste
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper grounded
- 2 cup cold water approximately
- Mint leaves and lemon slices to garnish
- Ice
Strawberry lemonade
- 1 cup strawberries trimmed and sliced
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup simple syrup adjust as needed
- 2 cup cold water approximately
- Ice
Instructions
- First make a "simple syrup". Place the sugar, water and mint leaves in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Stir so that the sugar dissolves completely and turn off the heat.
- After syrup cools off, strain the syrup to remove the mint leaves.
- This syrup can be made in advance and can be refrigerated.
Classic Lemon lemonade
- Mix simple syrup, lemon juice, salt and black pepper to the water and pour over ice. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon slice.
Strawberry lemonade
- Save few slices of strawberry for garnishing and purée rest of the strawberries with ¼ cup of water in a blender until smooth
- Then strain the puree into a bowl to remove seeds.
- Stir together strawberry purée, with lemon juice, simple syrup, and water in a pitcher mix it well.
- Taste, then add more sugar if desired. Serve over ice. Add few pieces of strawberry to the glass.
Notes
Tip: Every ingredient in this recipe can be adjusted to your taste.
Variations
Replace water with soda water. Add one tablespoon fresh ginger juice.
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Colorful look of the Dish attracts everybody…. Great Recipe to try out
This is easy and suit for a hot day. Thank you!
Awesome receipes
Jayshree, Thank you
Refreshing lemonade recipe! By just having a look, it cools one’s mind!
Never tried strawberry lemonade. Thanx for the recipe