Lemonade Recipe – Sharmis Passion

Lemonade is a simple refreshing drink that is usually prepared during hot summer days when the heat seems too difficult to handle. This drink provides instant relief and feels very refreshing. Its taste is spicy, mildly sweet and very cooling, making it suitable for all age groups at home. This is a drink that you can make anytime without much planning because it is so easy.

Lemon water helps the flavors to mix evenly and make the taste more balanced. This is an economical drink and can be made immediately when guests suddenly arrive at home. This recipe also prevents the sugar from settling at the bottom of the glass. Don’t try to skip this step of making the syrup as it really improves the taste.

about lemonade

Lemonade is one of the most commonly made summer beverages in Indian homes. It is known for its instant cooling effect and refreshing taste. Almost every household has its own way of making it, some like it sweet while others like it more spicy. It is useful to drink immediately during summers.

This lemonade recipe tastes light and watery, not thick or heavy. Ice cubes make it more refreshing and cold water gives instant relief from the heat. Adding lemon slices on top also adds slight bitterness which balances the sweetness well. This makes the drink look more refreshing and tempting.

This drink is very simple but still satisfying. Fresh lemon juice provides the main flavor and the sugar syrup smoothes out the sharp sourness. You can also add a pinch of salt or mint leaves for a change, but plain lemon water also goes well with spicy snacks. It works well even without any added flavor.

I make the syrup in advance and keep it in the fridge. Just mix with water and ice and it’s ready in minutes. You can use up to several glasses of this syrup in a day. You can also add sugar or jaggery to lemonade, both versions are given.

Lemonade Ingredients

• Lemon – I used fresh lemon juice, it gives a clean tangy flavor. You can also use larger lemons, just reduce the quantity.
• sweetener – I use sugar to make syrup, it gives sweetness and smooth texture. You can use powdered sugar but the syrup method works better. You can also use jaggery by making syrup.
• ice cubes – I mix the drink when serving it to make it extra cold. You can also crush them a little.
• cold water – I just mix it with syrup to dilute the lemonade and make it drinkable.
• lemon slices – I use it for decoration and mild additional flavor. You can leave out or add mint leaves instead.

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How to make lemonade step by step

using sugar

1. Cut the lemon in half and extract its juice, remove the seeds. – Take sugar in a pan.

2.Add water into it. Boil on low flame, stirring occasionally.

3. When the syrup starts becoming thick and sticky, turn it off. There is no string consistency, just wait till the syrup becomes sticky, that is enough. After it cools completely, add the extracted lemon juice to it.

4.Mix well and keep aside. You can store it in the refrigerator for at least a month. Now take your serving glass, ice cubes and cold water.

5. First put some ice cubes in the serving glass, then add 1 to 2 teaspoons of sugar syrup.

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

serve chilled.

use of jaggery

7.Grind the jaggery, add water to it and heat it. Let the jaggery dissolve completely.

8. Filter the syrup. Put it in a jug. Add cold water into it.

9.Add lemon juice to it.

10.Add ice cubes into it. Pulse it a few times, I used my electric blender to do this. You can also use a mixer. Pour into serving glasses and serve.

serve chilled!

Expert Tips

• sugar syrup – I just make sure to boil the sugar and water on low flame. High flame may burn the syrup and alter the taste.
• coolant – Do not add lemon juice to hot syrup. Always let it cool completely otherwise the juice may turn bitter.
• sweetness – I usually add the syrup little by little while serving. This way you can control how sweet the lemonade can be.
• served – I just use cold water and ice cubes for the best taste. Hot lemon water does not taste good.
• storage device – Fill the remaining lemon juice in a clean glass bottle and keep it in the refrigerator. If handled properly it stays good for weeks.

serving and storage

Serve this thandi with ice cubes, it goes well with evening snacks like pakoras or sandwiches. You can also serve it when guests arrive suddenly. Lemon juice can be stored in the refrigerator and used when needed. Always use a clean spoon while taking the syrup so that it remains good for a long time.

general questions and answers

1.Can I make it without syrup?

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

2.Can I make it ahead?

Syrup can be prepared in advance and stored. Mix in water just before serving.

3.How long to store it?

It stays good for at least a month if properly refrigerated. Make sure the bottle is tightly closed and handled cleanly.

4.Can I reduce sugar?

Yes, you can adjust as per taste. If it seems too strong, add more water.

5.Can I add salt or mint?

Yes, a pinch of salt or some mint leaves can be added for a change.

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