Lemonade Recipe

Lemonade is a simple refreshing drink usually prepared during hot summer days when the heat feels too much to handle. This drink gives instant relief and feels very refreshing. The taste is tangy, mildly sweet and very cooling, making it perfect for all age groups at home. It is the kind of drink you can make anytime without much planning as it is so easy.

Lemonade helps the flavor blend evenly and taste more balanced. It is a cost effective drink and can made quickly when guests come home suddenly. This recipe also avoids sugar settling at the bottom of the glass. Try not to skip this step of making syrup as it really improves the taste.

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• About Lemonade
• Lemonade Ingredients
• How to make Lemonade Step by Step
• Expert Tips
• Serving and Storage
• FAQS
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About Lemonade

Lemonade is one of the most commonly made summer drinks in Indian homes. It is known for its instant cooling effect and fresh taste. Almost every house has its own way of making it, some like it sweeter while others prefer extra tangy. It's handy during summer for a quick drink.

This lemonade recipe feels light and watery, not thick or heavy. Ice cubes make it more refreshing and chilled water gives that instant relief from heat. Lemon slices added on top also gives a mild bitterness which balances the sweetness well. It makes the drink look more fresh and inviting too.

This drink is very simple but still satisfying. Fresh lemon juice gives the main taste and sugar syrup smoothens the sharp sourness. You can also add a pinch of salt or mint leaves for variation, but plain lemonade itself tastes too good with spicy snacks. This works well even without any extra flavors.

I make syrup in advance and store in the fridge. Just mix with water and ice, and it ready in minutes. You can use the syrup for many glasses in a day. You can add sugar or even jaggery for lemonade, have given both the versions.

Lemonade Ingredients

• Lemon - I used fresh lemon juice it gives a clean tangy flavor. You can use big lemons also, just adjust quantity little.
• Sweetener - I uses sugar to make the syrup, it gives sweetness and smooth texture. You can use powdered sugar but syrup method works better. You can even make jaggery syrup and use it.
• Ice cubes - I just add it while serving to make the drink extra cold. You can also crush them slightly.
• Chilled water - I just mix with the syrup to dilute and make the lemonade drinkable. 
• Lemon slices - I have used this for garnish and mild extra flavor. You can skip or add mint leaves instead. 

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How to make Lemonade Step by Step

Using sugar

1.Cut the lemons into half and extract juice from it, discard the seeds. In a pan, take sugar.

2.Add water to it. Boil in low flame, stirring occasionally.

3.When the syrup starts to thicken and is sticky switch off. No string consistency just wait till the syrup turns sticky that is enough. Cool down completely then add extracted lemon juice.

4.Mix well and set aside. You can refrigerate and store it at least for a month. Now take your serving glasses, ice cubes and chilled water.

5.First add few ice cubes into the serving glass, then spoon sugar syrup say 1 to 2 tablespoon.

6.Then add chilled water, add lemon slices and serve immediately.

Serve chilled.

Using jaggery

7.Crush jaggery, add water and heat it up. Let jaggery dissolve completely.

8.Strain the syrup.Add it to a jug.Add chilled water to it. 

9.Add lemon juice to it.

10.Add ice cubes to it. Pulse it few times, I used my electric blender to do this.You can use mixie too. Pour into serving glass and serve.

Serve chilled!

Expert Tips

• Sugar syrup - I just make sure to boil sugar and water on low flame only. High flame can burn the syrup and change the taste.
• Cooling - Don't add lemon juice to hot syrup. Always let it cool fully or the juice may turn bitter.
• Sweetness - I usually add syrup little by little while serving. This way you can control how sweet the lemonade can be.
• Serving - I just use chilled water and ice cubes for best taste. Warm lemonade does not taste nice.
• Storage tip - Store leftover lemon syrup in a clean glass bottle in fridge. It stays good for weeks if handled properly.

Serving and Storage

Serve this cold with ice cubes, It goes well with evening snacks like pakoras or sandwiches. You can also serve it when guests come suddenly. Lemon syrup can be stored in the refrigerator and use when needed. Always use clean spoon while taking syrup so it stays good longer.

FAQS

1.Can I make without syrup?

Yes you can mix lemon juice and sugar directly, but syrup gives better taste and smoothness.

2.Can I make this ahead?

The syrup can be made and stored in advance. Mix with water only while serving.

3.How long to store this?

It stays good for at least a month when refrigerated properly. Make sure the bottle is tightly closed and handled in clean way.

4.Can I reduce the sugar?

Yes, you adjust as per taste. Add more water if it feels too strong.

5.Can I add salt or mint?

Yes, a pinch of salt or few mint leaves can added for variation.

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