When life throws lemons at you, you make lemonade, and that too in different flavours. To help you cope with the heatwave that just doesn’t seem to die down, the age-old thirst-quencher, homemade lemonade, always comes in handy. For the times when ice-water just won’t do and it’s not quite time for happy hour, try these homemade lemonade recipes, with a twist.
1. The classic lemonade
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This one is everyone’s childhood favourite. It is as simple as juicing some lemons and adding some sugar in a jug of water. To add a refreshing vibe, serve with some mint leaves sprinkled on the top.
You will need:
- 6 juiced lemons
- 4 cups of water
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup sugar
Find the full recipe here.
2. Strawberry lemonade
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This lemonade recipe is perfect for those who prefer their drinks on the sweeter side. Puree some fresh strawberries and mix it with sugar and lemon syrup in a jug full of water. Serve with thin slices of lemons and strawberries!
You will need:
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of water
- 1 and 1/4 cups of fresh lemon juice
- 1-pint hulled and sliced strawberries
- Fresh cold water
- Ice
Find the full recipe here.
3. Sunny orange lemonade
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Filled with tangy goodness, Orange Lemonade will quench your thirst any time of year. Simply add lemon and orange juices and peels to a pitcher of sweetened water and refrigerate.
You will need:
- 4 and 1/4 cups water
- 1 cup of sugar
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices
Find the full recipe here.
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