Lemonade

Name: Lemonade - Noemi M.
Ingredients: 2 liters of water; 1 large lemon; 100 g of sugar; 1 packet of vanilla sugar; a sprig of mint

Beverages - Lemonade by Noemi M. - Recipia

When I want a cold and simple drink, I prepare this mint lemonade a few hours before serving. It is made directly in a pitcher, without boiling and without complicated steps. The mint, lemon, sugar, and vanilla sugar are left together in water, and the time spent in the refrigerator helps the lemonade to develop its flavor. The recipe is suitable for a warm day or for a meal where you want to have a drink ready in advance. Quick Info Total Time: about 2-3 hours, including chilling Preparation Time: not specified in the original recipe; mixing the ingredients is quick Cooking Time: not required Servings: the number of servings is not specified; the recipe produces 2 liters of lemonade Difficulty: easy Recipe Type: cold drink, no cooking Ingredients 2 liters of water 1 large lemon 100 g granulated sugar 1 packet of vanilla sugar A sprig of mint, using the leaves Preparation Method 1. Prepare the mint and lemon Detach the leaves from the mint sprig and place them in a pitcher. Add the granulated sugar and vanilla sugar. Grate a little lemon peel and add it to the pitcher. A small amount is enough to flavor the lemonade. 2. Add the lemon juice Cut the lemon and squeeze the juice directly into the pitcher. The original recipe uses one large lemon, both for juice and for a bit of zest. 3. Fill with water Pour the 2 liters of water over the ingredients in the pitcher. With a wooden spoon, mix well until the sugar starts to dissolve and all the ingredients are distributed in the water. No boiling or heating is needed. The lemonade is prepared directly cold. 4. Let the lemonade chill in the refrigerator Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and let the lemonade sit for about 2-3 hours before serving. During this time, the mint, lemon, and vanilla sugar infuse their flavors into the water. Stir the lemonade before serving, especially if the sugar has not completely dissolved from the start. Why I make this recipe often I love this lemonade because it is quick to prepare and does not require using the stove. The ingredients are few, and most of the time the recipe sits alone in the refrigerator. It is useful when I want to prepare the drink before a meal and not deal with it at the last minute. The quantity of 2 liters is suitable for having lemonade for several people, but the recipe does not specify an exact number of servings. The flavor comes from the simple combination of lemon and mint, and the vanilla sugar adds a subtle flavor different from a lemonade sweetened only with granulated sugar. Tips and Variations Tips Use a sufficiently large pitcher for the 2 liters of water and the added ingredients. This way, you can mix the lemonade without spilling. Grate only a little lemon peel, as indicated in the recipe. The peel is used for flavor, and the exact amount is not specified. Mix well after adding the water. The granulated sugar and vanilla sugar must be well distributed in the lemonade before chilling. Respect the chilling time of about 2-3 hours. The recipe is designed to be left in the refrigerator before serving, not consumed immediately after mixing. Before serving, you can stir the lemonade again in the pitcher. The aromatic ingredients remain in the liquid, and the flavor distributes more evenly. Substitutions The basic recipe does not provide substitutions for ingredients, and to maintain the original flavor, it is best to use the indicated water, lemon, granulated sugar, vanilla sugar, and mint. No other type of sweetener or citrus is specified. Therefore, I did not modify the quantities and did not include variations with honey, sweeteners, or other fruits. If you do not have a large lemon, the source does not specify an equivalent amount for other sizes. In this case, the flavor may turn out differently, as the lemon contributes both juice and zest. Variations The original recipe is simple and does not include variations. To maintain the proportions and exact preparation method, the presented version remains the one with 2 liters of water, one large lemon, 100 g of sugar, one packet of vanilla sugar, and one sprig of mint. I have not added other ingredients or steps, as these do not appear in the basic recipe. If you modify the amount of lemon, sugar, or mint, the result is no longer exactly the lemonade described here. Serving Ideas Serve the lemonade cold, after it has been in the refrigerator for about 2-3 hours. You can bring it to the table directly in the pitcher, so everyone can pour as much as they want. It is suitable as a drink for a family meal, for a warm day, or for times when you want to have a larger quantity of drink ready without cooking. The recipe does not specify the use of ice or other ingredients for serving, so the basic version is served simply, after chilling. Frequently Asked Questions 1. How long should the lemonade sit in the refrigerator? The lemonade should be left in the refrigerator for about 2-3 hours before serving. This is the indicated interval in the recipe and allows the ingredients to infuse their flavor into the water. 2. Is the water boiled beforehand? No. The water is added directly to the pitcher, over the mint, sugar, vanilla sugar, and lemon. The recipe does not include boiling or heating the water. 3. Can I use lemon peel as well? Yes. A little lemon peel is grated and added to the pitcher, and then the juice is squeezed. Both are used in the original recipe. 4. How much lemonade does it yield? It yields about 2 liters, as this is the amount of water used. The exact number of glasses or servings is not specified. 5. What should I do if the sugar has not completely dissolved? Stir the lemonade again with a wooden spoon before serving. The recipe assumes mixing the ingredients after adding the water, and the sugar should be well distributed in the liquid. Nutritional Values The values below are estimates and refer to the entire quantity of lemonade. The calculation is mainly based on the 100 g of granulated sugar. A packet of vanilla sugar may have a different weight depending on the product, and the exact amount is not specified. For the entire recipe: Calories: approximately 400 kcal, plus calories from the vanilla sugar Carbohydrates: approximately 100 g, plus carbohydrates from the vanilla sugar Proteins: approximately 1 g, mainly from lemon Fats: negligible Fiber: a small amount, coming from the lemon peel and juice, depending on how much peel remains in the lemonade Since the number of servings is not mentioned, it is not possible to correctly calculate the nutritional value for a glass. If you divide the 2 liters into equal portions, the values per serving are obtained by dividing the total values by the chosen number of servings. Storage and Reheating Keep the lemonade in the refrigerator, in the pitcher, until serving. The recipe indicates chilling for about 2-3 hours, but does not provide an exact storage time after preparation. For the best flavor, it is preferable to consume it while it is fresh. It is not reheated. It is a cold drink, prepared without cooking and intended to be served after chilling in the refrigerator.

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