Friday 8 May 2015

BEST LEMONADE DRINKS

NEW BEST LEMONADE DRINKS

When this hot and burning summer days roll around then you got only one thing freeze in your mind like chilled drinks and cool places to make your body temperature little bit cool, and when you think about drinks you only rely on lemonades and drinks . I bet these lemonade drinks makes you feel cool and if you are older then you will reach to your past life and the experiences or the moments which you had gathered with your parents.

The key to a good glass of lemonade is a balanced acidity and sweetness. I make mine by adding more lemon juice and sugar than I think I'll need to my base, then serving the whole thing with a ton of ice. Just like a properly stirred cocktail, the ice melts into the drink, diluting it down to the proper level as you drink it. If you want to have ready-to-mix lemonade on hand, all of these recipes create a concentrated base that is then combined 3 to 1 with water. The concentrated syrups will last in a covered container in a fridge for up to 5 days, though for best flavor, lemonade should really be consumed within hours after juicing.



Here are the twelve recipes which you need to be taste .


Get The Recipes!


Classic Lemonade »

Spicy Strawberry JalapeƱo Lemonade »

Raspberry Limeade »

Watermelon Mint Lemonade »

Fizzy Ginger Lemonade »

Cucumber-Basil Lemonade with Lemongrass »

Brazilian Lemonade (With Limes and Condensed Milk) »

Blackberry-Sage Lemonade »

Honey-Basil Lemonade »

Peach-Thyme Lemonade »

Lychee-Thai Chili Lemonade »

Blueberry Lavender Lemonade »


BLUEBERRY LAVENDER LEMONADE

BLUEBERRY LAVENDER LEMONADE


This is a sweet refreshing and scented drink which is both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.You can change blueberry with raspberries ,blackberries and strawberries.

Recipe:

                             Yield :                            1 quart 4 to 6 peoples
                             Total time:                      45 mins  
                             Special equipment:          Blender,quart pot with lid

Ingredients:



  • 2 quart fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 1/2 cups cold water
  • 1/4 cup dried lavender
  • fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons
  • 1 quart ice

Procedure:


Mix sugar and 1 cup water and boil in a pot. Reduce heat until sugar gets dissolved. Add lavender, cover and let steep for 8 to 10 minutes. Strain into a clean bowl and let it cool.
Add lavender syrup and blueberries into a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour the blended syrup into a pitcher and strain. Add lemon juice and chilled water to the pitcher. Serve in ice filled glasses. Garnish with additional blueberries if desired.


LYCHEE-THAI CHILI LEMONADE

LYCHEE-THAI CHILI LEMONADE


The taste of fresh summer fruit lychee and to add a Thai flavor add chili.

Recepie:

                      Yield:                          Makes 1 quart serving 4 to 6
                      Total Time:                  15 mins      
                      Special Equipment:       Blender

Ingredients:

  • 1 to 1/2 cups lychee flesh)
  • fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • pinch salt
  • 1/2 small red Thai chili
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 1 quart ice

Procedure:

Combine lychees, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and Thai chili in a blender. Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh . Add cold water and whisk to combine. Chop remaining lychee flesh into 1/4-inch pieces and add to the drink. Serve in ice-filled glasses garnished with additional whole chilis if desired.








PEACH-THYME LEMONADE

PEACH-THYME LEMONADE

This is a thick peach frothy based lemonade and lightly scented with thyme.

Recipe:


                    YIELD                                    :makes 1 quart, serving 4 to 6

                    TOTAL TIME                           :15 min
                    SPECIAL EQUIPMENT              :blender

Ingredients:

  • 3 fresh peaches roughly chopped
  • fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 bunch thyme
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 1 quart ice
  • Peach slices and thyme leaves for garnish

Procedures:

Combine peaches, lemon juice, sugar, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth .In Mean time place thyme in bottom of pitcher and lightly muddle with wooden spoon. Strain peach puree through a fine mesh into pitcher. Add cold water.. Serve in ice-filled glasses garnished with peach slices and thyme leaves.

HONEY-BASIL LEMONADE

HONEY-BASIL LEMONADE


This is the most simplest Lemonade with basil and honey . This is best for whom who do workout

Recipe:

                     YIELD                                  :makes 1 quart, serving 4                                     TOTAL TIME                         :15 min                  
                     SPECIAL EQUIPMENT            :blender

Ingredients:

  • fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 bunch basil leaves
  • Pinch salt
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 1 quart ice
  • Basil leaves for garnish

Procedure:

Combine lemon juice, honey, basil leaves, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh. Add cold water and whisk to combine. Serve in ice-filled glasses garnished with basil leaves.

BLACKBERRY-SAGE LEMONADE

BLACKBERRY-SAGE LEMONADE


Recipe:

                   YIELD                              :makes 1 quart, serving 4 to 6             
                   TOTAL TIME                      :15 min               
                   SPECIAL EQUIPMENT         :blender

Ingredients:


  • 1 quart blackberries
  • fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • pinch salt
  • bunch of fresh sage
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 1 quart ice
  • Blackberries and sage leaves for serving

Procedure:

Pour blackberries, lemon juice, sugar, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. In Mean time, place some sage leaves at bottom of pitcher and muddle them with wooden spoon. Strain blackberry puree through a fine mesh and pour into pitcher. Add cold water and whisk to combine. Serve in ice-filled glasses garnished with blackberries and sage leaves.

Brazilian Lemonade (With Limes and Condensed Milk)

BRAZILIAN LEMONADE (WITH LIMES AND CONDENSED MILK)

This Brazilian style lemonade is made using fresh lime juice and condensed milk and in my opinion which tastes something unbelievable . 

Recipe:

                   YIELD                               :makes 1 quart, serving 4 to 6             
                   TOTAL TIME                      :15 min                
                   SPECIAL EQUIPMENT         :blender

Ingredients:


  • juice from about 10 limes or 5 lemons
  • 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • pinch salt
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 1 quart ice

Procedure:


Combine lime juice, condensed milk, salt, and water in a blender. Blend until frothy. Serve in iced filled glasses.