Lemonade is a wonderful refreshing drink, the taste of which is familiar and loved since childhood. But if once “Pinocchio” and other types of lemonade were made on the basis of natural fruit and berry juices, now there is so much “chemistry” in them that from the former sweet water there are practically only names left. However, this does not matter, because you can cook it yourself!
Mineral water lemonade
We offer to make homemade lemonade from lemon, sugar and mineral water, only, of course, without pronounced flavors. To do this, you need lemons, sugar and the liquid itself. Squeeze a few lemons. Pour soda into each glass, put 1.5 tablespoons of sugar and pour in a tablespoon of juice. Stir to dissolve the sugar. At the bottom of each glass, lower a circle of citrus fruit. You can serve. Such homemade lemonade made from lemon will be to the taste of your guests and household, especially if it is hot outside and the drink is cold. You can throw a piece of ice into each glass.
Alcoholic lemonade
If you have a party, but do not want to abuse alcohol because of the already sultry surrounding atmosphere, then such a light drink with a few degrees will be just right. It will cheer you up, help you relax and have fun, but it will not hit your head and will not cause discomfort at all. This homemade lemonade is made from lemon and white wine. From the lemon you need to remove the zest, grind with a half glass of sugar. Pour in the juice obtained from half a lemon (large, or maybe whole). Pour a glass of white wine and boiling water there. Mix well. Let it brew a little while it cools. Then homemade lemonade from lemon is filtered and served to the table. Following the proportions, you can prepare the required amount of drink. After pouring it into glasses, attach on each to the edge a slice of lemon. And don't forget a few ice cubes!
Healthy lemonade
Of course, you have heard about the benefits of ginger. We suggest you make such a drink, which combines the pleasant with the useful. The recipe for homemade lemonade from lemon with ginger root is good because it not only quenches thirst and delights our taste buds, but also has a beneficial effect on the heart, gastrointestinal tract, and normalizes metabolic processes. Moreover, honey is also part of the components. In a word, not a drink, but some solid vitamins. You will need water (3 liters), honey (1 glass, preferably liquid), ginger root (size - 7-8 cm), as well as 4-5 lemons (those who like a brighter flavor - for those 5). If it seems sour, increase the amount of honey. The root is ground on a grater (do not forget to peel!), Juice is squeezed out of lemons. You can use a juicer. Boil water and add juice and root to it. Let it heat for 10-12 minutes on a small fire, then turn off and pour in the honey, stir. When your refreshing homemade lemonade has cooled, fill it with glasses of ice. As a piquant component, put a couple of leaves of mint in boiling water - the drink will have a wonderful fresh aroma.
Tea Lemonade
And finally, another very simple, affordable, tasty and healthy recipe. There will probably be green tea in your home - in pure form or with various additives. Any variety that you like best is suitable for this lemonade. Brew 4-5 cups of tea (bag in a glass), pour into a jug. Squeeze the juice of 3-4 lemons, add to the same. Mash and toss a few mint leaves. In tea, by the way, you can put sugar or honey to taste, but you can do without them. Dilute with 2 more glasses of boiled water. Wait for the drink to cool and drink it to your health!