Classic and Mint Lemonades
Classic and Mint lemonades are refreshing drinks, perfect for hot days or as a thirst-quencher at any time.
Ingredients
- Lemon juice
- Powdered sugar
- Pinch of black salt
- Pinch of cumin powder
- Pinch of salt
- Ice-cold water/sparkling water/club soda
- Ice cubes
Mint Lemonade
- Mint leaves
- Sugar
- Ice cubes
- Ice-cold water/sparkling water/club soda
- Lemon juice
- Lemon slices for garnish optional
Instructions
Classic lemonade
- Wash the lemons thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Roll each lemon firmly on a countertop using the palm of your hand. This helps to soften the lemon and makes it easier to extract juice.
- Cut the lemons in half crosswise using a sharp knife.
- Squeeze the lemon halves using a citrus juicer, reamer, or your hands to extract the juice. If you're using your hands, be sure to strain the juice afterwards to remove any seeds or pulp.
- Add powdered sugar or your favourite sweetener, cumin powder, black salt and salt to the lemon juice.
- Add ice-cold water or a splash of sparkling water or club soda for some fizz and stir them all well to ensure that the added sugar is fully dissolved.
- Serve the lemon juice over ice for a refreshing drink.
- Enjoy your freshly made lemon juice!
Mint lemonade
- In a blender or food processor, combine the mint leaves, lemon juice, sugar, ice cubes and ¼ cup water. Blend and strain them.
- Add a little of this mint concentrate to the glass and top up with ice-cold water or a splash of sparkling water or club soda for some fizz and stir them all well.
- Alternatively, you can add normal-temperature water and chill the mint lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavours to meld together.
- Before serving, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the mint lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish each glass with fresh mint and a slice of lemon, if desired.
- Stir gently before drinking to incorporate any settled mint leaves or flavours.
- Serve and enjoy your refreshing mint lemonade!
Notes
Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice if needed.
Both types of sugar can yield delicious results, but powdered sugar is a convenient option for making lemonades, as it tends to dissolve more easily than granulated sugar. This can result in a smoother texture and quicker preparation time, especially if you're making larger batches or serving the lemonade immediately.
