South African Homemade Lemonade
Indulge in the vibrant refreshment of South African Homemade Lemonade, a perfect blend of zesty citrus, cooling mint, and delightful sweetness. This easy-to-make recipe combines freshly squeezed lemon juice, homemade simple syrup, and chilled water for a drink that's both invigorating and satisfying. Featuring a handful of fresh mint leaves and topped with ice cubes, this lemonade bursts with flavor and offers the perfect cooling escape on a hot day. Garnish with lemon slices for an elegant touch and serve immediately for a tantalizing, thirst-quenching experience. With just 15 minutes of prep, it's an effortless way to bring the vibrant essence of South African flavors to your table. Keywords: South African lemonade recipe, homemade lemonade with mint, refreshing citrus drink, easy summer beverage.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Fresh lemons
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 1.2 liters Water
- 10 pieces Fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 1 piece Optional: sliced lemons for garnish
Instructions
Wash the lemons thoroughly under running water to remove any wax or dirt.
Using a citrus juicer, squeeze the juice from all 6 lemons into a bowl or jug, ensuring to remove seeds but retain the pulp for added flavor.
In a small saucepan, combine 150 grams of granulated sugar with 250 milliliters of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar is fully dissolved to form a simple syrup. This should take about 5 minutes. Let the syrup cool to room temperature.
In a large pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and the remaining 1 liter of cold water. Stir well to mix.
Gently bruise the fresh mint leaves by clapping them between your hands. Add the mint to the pitcher and stir to release their aroma.
Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the lemonade to chill it further. Stir to cool evenly.
For an extra touch, garnish each serving glass with a slice of lemon before pouring in the lemonade.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours for the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
692 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 46 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.5 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 592 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
