Flavored Lemonade Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Base
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Squeeze fresh lemons to extract 1 cup of lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
- 2
Dissolving the Sugar
In a pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Adding Water
Pour in 4 cups of cold water into the pitcher and mix well. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
Adding Flavors
- 4
Mint Infusion
Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves to the lemonade mixture. Use a muddler or wooden spoon to gently crush the mint leaves to release their oils.
- 5
Strawberry Addition
Fold in the sliced strawberries into the lemonade. Allow the mixture to sit for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- 6
Ginger and Lemon Zest
Stir in 1 tablespoon of grated ginger and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest for an extra zing.
- 7
Raspberry Puree
Blend fresh raspberries until smooth, then strain through a fine sieve. Stir in 1 cup of raspberry puree into the lemonade.
Serving
- 8
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve over ice and garnish with additional mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.
