Spiced Lemonade
Quench your thirst with a citrusy twist by making this irresistible Spiced Lemonade, a refreshing yet warming beverage perfect for any occasion. This recipe elevates classic lemonade by infusing it with aromatic spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cloves, creating a uniquely sweet and tangy drink that’s as comforting as it is invigorating. Freshly squeezed lemon juice and a homemade spiced syrup come together to deliver a symphony of bold, zesty flavors, balanced by the subtle sweetness of sugar. Topped with fresh mint leaves and served over ice, this lemonade is both cooling and fragrant—a treat for your senses. Whether you’re hosting a summer picnic or cozying up on a chilly day, this Spiced Lemonade is the perfect way to surprise your taste buds. Garnish with lemon slices for a beautiful finishing touch, and enjoy every sip!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole Lemons
- 5 cups Water
- 0.75 cups Sugar
- 1 whole Cinnamon stick
- 2 whole Star anise
- 3 whole Cloves
- 6 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups Ice
- 4 slices Lemon slices (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Juice the lemons to extract about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove pulp and seeds if desired. Set aside.
In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, sugar, cinnamon stick, star anise, and cloves.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely and the spices have infused the liquid. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the spiced syrup cool to room temperature. Strain the syrup to remove the spices.
In a large pitcher, combine the remaining 4 cups of water, fresh lemon juice, and the cooled spiced syrup. Stir well to blend.
Add ice to the pitcher, followed by fresh mint leaves. Stir gently to distribute the flavors.
Pour the spiced lemonade into glasses. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy the zesty, spiced refreshment!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
768 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.0 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 63 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.8 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 159.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 308 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 754 mg | 16% | |
*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.
