Homemade Lemonade with Mint
Beverages • European
Description
When making the syrup, you can add a small stick of cinnamon (or a pinch in powdered form), a small piece of vanilla pod, or enhance the flavor of the lemonade with spicy lime zest. You can make an 'adult lemonade' by adding a bit of gin to the rosemary, and a drop of any citrus liqueur to the mint. The syrup and juice yield about one liter. If diluted with water to taste, you get about 3 liters of lemonade.
Ingredients
- Lemon 6 pieces
- Sugar 15 oz
- Water 0 fl oz
- Salt a pinch
- Mint to taste
- Cinnamon to taste
- Vanilla salt to taste
- Orange zest to taste
- Gin to taste
- Herbal liqueur 0 fl oz
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Peel the zest from two lemons, ensuring no white part remains, and cut it into thin strips.
Step 2
Place a pot on the stove, mix sugar with water, add the zest, and boil for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Remove from heat, let it cool slightly, and add a few mint leaves. Once the syrup is completely cooled, you can refrigerate it.
Step 4
Juice the six lemons, retrieve the fully chilled syrup from the refrigerator, strain it (to remove the zest), and mix it with the lemon juice.
Step 5
You can dilute the resulting concentrated drink with water or unsalted sparkling mineral water, and you can add ice.
Step 6
When serving, you can garnish the lemonade with a slice of lemon or orange, fresh mint leaves, or a sprig of rosemary, which adds a savory touch.
Cooked This Dish? Share Your Creation!
Snap a photo and let your culinary masterpiece inspire others.
Users Photos
No photos yet. Be the first to share!