Flavored Lemonades Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Lemonade
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Method
Base Lemonade Preparation
- 1
Juicing the Lemons
Roll the lemons on a countertop to soften them. Cut each lemon in half and juice them using a citrus juicer. Strain the juice to remove seeds and pulp.
- 2
Making Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 3
Combining Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and the remaining 3 cups of water. Stir well and refrigerate until chilled.
Flavoring the Lemonade
- 4
Strawberry Lemonade
Blend 1 cup of fresh strawberries in a blender until smooth. Strain the mixture to remove seeds if desired. Add the strawberry puree to the prepared lemonade and stir well.
- 5
Mint Lemonade
Muddle 1 cup of fresh mint leaves in a glass to release their oils. Add the muddled mint to the lemonade and stir. Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
- 6
Raspberry Lemonade
Blend 1 cup of fresh raspberries in a blender until smooth. Strain the mixture if desired. Mix the raspberry puree into the lemonade for a refreshing flavor.
- 7
Basil Lemonade
Muddle 1 cup of fresh basil leaves in a glass to release their essential oils. Stir the muddled basil into the lemonade. Allow it to infuse for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- 8
Cucumber Lemonade
Slice 1 cucumber and add the slices to the lemonade. Allow it to infuse in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for a refreshing taste.
