Homemade Lemonade 3 ways! Lemon, Strawberry and peach basil
Total time: 15 min
This is my go to Lemonade recipe that I grew up drinking and have made in my home for years!
Homemade Lemonade, 3 ways! Lemon, Strawberry and Peach Basil
Using it as a base they are two flavor variations too! Strawberry Lemonade and Peach and basil Lemonade. So simple to make and the perfect refreshing summer drinks
Equipment
- Some kind of lemon juicer
- Sieve or strainer (for strawberry and peach lemonade)
- a blender or food processor (For strawberry lemonade)
Ingredients
Lemonade
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- I cup simple sugar syrup (boil equal parts sugar and water till sugar is dissolved and let it cool)
- 1 tsp black salt
- 3 cups water
- Mint leaves
- Ice
Strawberry Lemonade
- 1 lb strawberries makes about 1 cup of juice
- 2 cups lemonade
- 1 cup water
- Ice
Peach and Basil Lemonade
- 3 cups chopped peaches makes about 3/4 cup peach juice
- 2 cups lemonade
- 1 cup water
- few basil leaves
- Ice
Instructions
Lemonade
- Make sugar syrup by boiling 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water till sugar is dissolved let it cool (I make extra and store in fridge)
- Squeeze lemons for juice
- Mix sugar syrup, lemon juice, black salt and water in blender and blend
- Add ice, mint, lemon slices into your pitcher and add lemonade
Strawberry Lemonade
- Remove green bits and Puree the strawberries in a blender or food processor
- Strain with a sieve
- Mix strawberry juice, lemonade, water and add with ice into your pitcher
Peach and Basil Lemonade
- Cook your chopped peaches in a sauce pan for a few minutes, till they soften and juices release
- strain with a sieve
- Mix Peach juice, lemonade, water and add with ice and basil leaves to your pitcher
Video
Notes
Enjoy!
Helpful Tip:
The strength of the lemon juice and fruit can vary so adjust sugar syrup to taste
The strength of the lemon juice and fruit can vary so adjust sugar syrup to taste
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