Source: biershop.ruWhen tea and coffee get boring, and you crave something light and refreshing, homemade lemonades come to the rescue. You no longer have to spend time searching for recipes and preparation methods, because we've already picked the best of the best!
1. Classic Homemade Lemonade
Source: mircooking.ruAs always, let's start with the most traditional and basic recipe!
You will need: 3 lemons, 2 liters of water, sugar to taste.
Preparation: Slice the lemons with the peel, add sugar to taste, and pour hot water over them. Bring the mixture to a boil, then let it cool – and your lemonade is ready.
2. Ginger Lemonade
Source: youtube.comBright, slightly spicy, and very healthy.
You will need: 50 g brown sugar, 4 lemons, 2 liters of water, 50 g ginger.
Preparation: Dissolve sugar in a glass of water over medium heat, add grated ginger, and bring to a boil. Let the syrup cool slightly and steep, then add lemon juice and the remaining water, and mix.
3. Lemonade with Lime and Condensed Milk
Source: 2sotki.ruAn original lemonade recipe that will surely surprise your family and guests.
You will need: 3 limes, 1/3 cup sugar, 3 tbsp condensed milk, 5 cups water.
Preparation: Blend the limes with the other ingredients. Strain the lemonade through a sieve and squeeze out the juice, then let it steep.
4. Homemade Lemonade with Mint and Lime
Source: catherineasquithgallery.comMint can be safely added to any homemade lemonade – it won't spoil it!
You will need: 1 liter of water, 1 lime, 0.5 bunch of mint, sugar and ice.
Preparation: Squeeze the lime juice and blend it with mint and sugar to taste. Pour water over the mixture, let it steep, strain if desired, and add ice.
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5. Cucumber Lemonade
Source: pacificislandliving.comA true savior when you crave something fresh.
You will need: 300 g cucumbers, 0.5 cup sugar, a pinch of salt, 60 ml lemon juice, 3 cups water.
Preparation: Slice the cucumbers with the peel and blend them with sugar and salt. Strain this puree through a sieve and mix with lemon juice and water.
6. Green Homemade Lemonade
Source: about-tea.ruUnusual kale can be replaced with any greens to your taste.
You will need: 10 green apples, 4 celery stalks, 1 bunch of kale, 1 lemon.
Preparation: Squeeze the juice from all ingredients and mix well. Greens can be chopped in a blender, and then the lemonade can be strained. If desired, add sugar, spices, or water.
7. Pear Lemonade
Source: pinterest.ruFor a richer taste, we recommend using lime.
You will need: 100 ml freshly squeezed pear juice, 50 ml sparkling mineral water, 25 g lime, 10 g sage or rosemary, crushed ice.
Preparation: Chop the herbs, squeeze the juice from the lime and add a little zest, then pour in the pear juice. Strain the mixture as needed, add water and crushed ice.
8. Raspberry Lemonade
Source: sunset.comFresh or frozen raspberries will work.
You will need: 3 cups water, 180 g raspberries, 100 g sugar, 100 ml lemon juice.
Preparation: Blend raspberries with a small amount of water, strain through a sieve and squeeze out the pulp. Dissolve sugar in warm water, let it cool, add lemon juice, and mix everything with the raspberry infusion.
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9. Basil Homemade Lemonade
Source: dahar.ruExperiment with combinations of green and purple basil.
You will need: 1 bunch of basil, 2 lemons, 1 lime, 200 g brown sugar, 240 ml water, 1.5 liters sparkling mineral water.
Preparation: Dissolve sugar in warm water, but do not bring to a boil. Blend basil leaves with lemon juice and a little zest, and strain everything into the syrup. Add lime slices and pour in mineral water.
10. Pineapple Lemonade
Source: artzakaz.proIf you don't have fresh pineapple, canned or even pineapple juice will work.
You will need: 120 g pineapple, 1 cup water, 3 tbsp sugar, mint, 700 ml sparkling mineral water, 1 lemon, 1 lime.
Preparation: Blend pineapple with water, heat in a saucepan, add sugar and simmer for a minute after boiling. When the syrup cools, add lemon and lime juice with mint leaves. Top everything with mineral water.
11. Tangerine Lemonade
Source: happybones.ruBe sure to garnish the lemonade with a cinnamon stick and a star anise for aroma.
You will need: 1 cup lemon juice, 1 cup water, 200 g sugar, 1 cup tangerine juice, 1 liter sparkling mineral water.
Preparation: Squeeze fresh juice from lemons and tangerines, and mix. Dissolve sugar in warm water, but do not bring to a boil, then cool the syrup. Mix all ingredients.
12. Homemade Lemonade with Tarragon
Source: filterprom.prom.uaFresh tarragon sprigs bring completely new shades of taste and aroma.
You will need: 5 lemons, 2 sprigs each of mint, tarragon, and green basil, 500 ml water.
Preparation: Remove the zest from three lemons, chop all the herbs, and simmer them in boiling water for a couple of minutes. Let the infusion steep overnight in the refrigerator, strain, and mix with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
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13. Watermelon Lemonade
Source: vk.comThis is a very seasonal homemade lemonade recipe, but it's so wonderful that we couldn't pass it up!
You will need: 600 g watermelon pulp, 1 lemon, 0.5 cup sugar, 1 liter water, mint.
Preparation: Remove seeds from watermelon and lemon, and blend them together. Add sugar and mint, dilute the lemonade with water, and leave in the refrigerator for an hour.
14. Orange Lemonade
Source: chitatel.netIf you want even more tartness, add a pinch of citric acid.
You will need: 4 oranges, 200 g sugar, 3 liters water.
Preparation: Wash the oranges, pour boiling water over them for a minute, and place them in the freezer for 3 hours. Slice, blend them, and pour one liter of cold water over them for 15 minutes. Strain the mixture, add sugar with the remaining water, mix, and let it sit for an hour.
15. Homemade Peach Lemonade
Source: aleksandrafuks.ruFresh peaches and lemons – what could be better?
You will need: 450 g peaches, 120 g sugar, 2 lemons, 1-1.5 liters water.
Preparation: Dice the peaches, add sugar and half the water, and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Blend them, cool, and add squeezed lemon juice. Strain everything through a sieve, pour in the remaining water, and mix.
16. Ginger-Strawberry Lemonade
Source: zen.yandex.ruWith ginger, strawberry lemonade becomes much more interesting and richer in taste.
You will need: 300 g strawberries, 1 tbsp dried ginger, 250 ml water, 100 g sugar, 2 lemons, 0.5 liters sparkling mineral water.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar and ginger, add lemon zest, and simmer for 5 minutes. Blend strawberries, add lemon juice, and pour everything over the syrup. Let it cool, strain thoroughly, and dilute the lemonade with mineral water.
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17. Lavender Lemonade
Source: vkusnoinfo.ruAmong the top creative and original homemade lemonade recipes, this one would definitely be at the forefront!
You will need: 200 ml lemon juice, 2 liters water, 2 tbsp lavender flowers, honey to taste.
Preparation: Boil 0.5 liters of water, pour over lavender, and let it steep for 2 hours. Heat a little more water and dissolve honey in it. Mix all ingredients and strain the lemonade.
18. Sea Buckthorn Homemade Lemonade
Source: pinterest.comA fresh, vibrant, and very beautiful recipe for lovers of tart lemonades.
You will need: 150 g sea buckthorn, 0.5 lemon, 1 tbsp honey, 50 ml water, sparkling mineral water.
Preparation: Blend sea buckthorn with honey, lemon juice, zest, and hot water. Strain the mixture well through a sieve and dilute with mineral water to taste.
19. Coffee Lemonade
Source: foodhere.ruHow about this unexpected recipe?
You will need: 400 ml cold coffee, 3 lemons, 500 ml sparkling mineral water or tonic, 200 g sugar.
Preparation: Pour a glass of plain water over sugar and the zest of 1 lemon, bring to a boil, strain, and leave in the refrigerator for an hour. Take 250 ml of this syrup and mix with coffee and lemon juice. Add mineral water or tonic to taste.
20. Homemade Pine Needle Lemonade
Source: traveltimes.ruThe most unusual lemonade recipe, which we saved for dessert!
You will need: 150 g young pine needles, 2 lemons, 150 g brown sugar, 2 liters water.
Preparation: Remove the zest and squeeze the juice from 1 lemon, mix with sugar, pour one liter of water over it, and simmer until the syrup dissolves. Add the remaining water, mix, and add the pine needles with thin slices of another lemon. Cover the container with film and leave in the refrigerator for 3-5 hours, shaking periodically.