“When life gives you a lemon, make lemonade, right?” Yes, making lemonade is all about lemon juice, water, and the right amount of what? Sugar! In this article, I’ll be telling you how to make lemonade in four different ways:

How to Make Lemonade?

Making lemonade is quite easy; from making it with sugar to making it without sugar and incorporating fruits, I’ll be telling you how to make them all. The only complication you might come across is in the measurement. So, for every cup of lemon juice, there is sugar and water. That’s it! Now, let me tell you how to make lemonade.

Lemonade Recipe I

Ingredients

• Sugar
• Coldwater
• Lemon juice

Procedures

• In a deep-bottomed pan over medium heat, heat water, and sugar.
• Bring to a simmer by reducing heat.
• Stir to dissolve the sugar completely.
• Remove from heat.
• Juice the lemon by squeezing out the juice by hand or by using a juicer.
• In a fine sieve, strain out the pulps of the juice.
• Pour in a jug or bigger cup.
• Pour the sugar water into the lemon juice.
• Add in cold water or allow it to melt into the lemonade.
• If the lemonade is extra sweet, add lemon juice.
• Refrigerate and serve cold.
• Add a slice of lemon to it or on the side of the glass for a classic twist.

Lemonade Recipe II

This is the easiest method on how to make lemonade as you don’t have to use the stove. Easy, right? Ditch the heating up of sugar here and get straight to the point!

Ingredients

• Lemon
• Sugar
• Ice/Coldwater

Procedures for

• Cut lemons in half and juice them out by squeezing out the juice by hand or by using a juicer.
• In a fine sieve, strain out the juice to remove the pulp.
• Pour in a jug or bigger cup.
• Add in the sugar and give this a mix until the sugar dissolves completely.
• Pour in cold water and give it a stir until combined.
• Chill in the refrigerator, and serve cold.

Lemonade Recipe III

Does lemonade without sugar interest you? I got you; let me tell you how to make lemonade without sugar—simply substitute sugar for honey.

Ingredients

• Cold/Ice water
• Honey
• Lemon juice

Procedures

• In a medium-sized pot or pan over medium heat, add honey and water.
• Give this a stir until the honey dissolves into the water.
• Take it off the heat when it starts to boil and transfer it to a jug.
• In a bowl, squeeze out the juice of the lemon by hand or using a juicer.
• In a fine sieve, strain out the juice to remove the pulp.
• Add this juice to the honey mixture.
• Give this a stir.
• Chill and serve when cold.

Lemonade Recipe IV

Want no sugar at all? Here is how to make lemonade without sugar—substitute sugar for fruits. That’s another classic twist, as you’ll get a nutritious-filled lemonade.

Ingredients

• Lemon juice
• Ice/Coldwater
• Berries, peaches, or apples. These are fruits you can add to the lemonade or simply make a selection of.

Procedures

• In a blender, add in the fruit of choice and blend till evenly crushed.
• With a fine sieve, strain out the shafts from the fruits used. Transfer to a cup.
• Get a bowl, squeeze out the juice of the lemon by hand, or use a juicer.
• In a fine sieve, strain out the lemon juice to remove pulps.
• In a cup, mix lemon juice and water.
• Give this a stir.
• In your strained fruit juice, add the lemonade.
• Tada! That’s how you make lemonade with fruits.

Ways to Serve

It can be served to friends and family or simply to chill and quench your thirst.

Occasions to Serve Best

It can be served at parties alongside cocktail parties or simply made for friends and families.

Health Benefits of Lemonade

As much as there is sugar in lemonades, they are fortified with their own health benefits. To clarify, lemonades are fortified with an excellent source of vitamin C, which our body needs. Proper intake of vitamin C fights against deadly scurvy disease.

Moreover, it helps boost the immune system as it has antioxidant qualities that keep us healthy and fight sickness.

How to Store?

It can simply be stored in a jug or a cup and kept in the freezer.

Conclusion

Have you tried that lemonade recipe yet? I suggest you make the one without sugar, as excess sugar causes tooth decay and even raises sugar blood levels. Simply stick to the recipe with fruits or use less sugar when making. Drop a comment on which of the recipes you tried to make.

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