Create Your Own Lemonade Recipe

Summer just wouldn’t be the same without a refreshing glass of lemonade –  the ultimate treat to staying cool when there is no shade to be had. Costing only pennies a glass and made from freshly squeezed lemons, this Vitamin C-infused delight is also great for your health. Explore these new takes on the classic lemonade recipe.

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Now let’s get to the delicious part!

Benefits of lemonade: 

• Prevents kidney stones
• Boosts digestive health
• Resists asthma triggers
• Treats fevers
• Reduces inflammation

Summer is also the perfect time to experiment with the classic that kids of all ages love. Make simple syrup on the stove or allow the citric acid to dissolve the sugar. Some prefer their lemonade sweet, while others prefer a more tart effect. Q Link Wireless will show you how to make a multitude of lemonade recipes that you can bring to a family event, an evening picnic or as part of a well-deserved break. 

Basics of lemonade

Ingredients:

• 1 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 7 cups water
• You will need approximately 6 lemons.  

 Instructions:

If you are not turning on the stove:

1. Combine the lemon juice, sugar and water in a pitcher. 
2. Stir and allow to set for 20 minutes. 
3. Garnish. 

If you are using the stove: 

1. Pour the sugar and water into a medium saucepan. 
2. Turn the heat to medium. 
3. Allow the mixture to boil for 10 minutes. 
4. Stir in the lemon juice.
5. Cool the mixture before serving. 

For a tarter take, reduce the amount of sugar or substitute 2/3 cup honey. If you are diabetic, use Stevia for a more natural taste. 

Make lemonade recipes even cheaper

Buy lemons in bulk. Don’t cut the lemons so they will keep in the fridge for up to two months. 

Lemonade recipe from concentrate

Save as much time as possible by making lemonade concentrate ahead of time so that you can thaw it and add herbs and/or fruits. 

Ingredients: 

1 ½ cups sugar

1 cup water

8 medium lemons

Instructions: 

1. Mix the sugar and water in a medium saucepan. 
2. Stir frequently as the mixture comes to a boil. 
3. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat. 
4. Allow the mixture to cool. 
5. Juice the lemons. 
6. Add the juice and stir. 
7. Store the mixture in a freezer-safe container. 

Five different types of lemonade: 

• Herb
• Fruit
• Sparkling
• Arnold Palmer
• Herb and fruit 

Herb-infused lemonade 

Ingredients: 

1 cup sugar

1 cup water for simple syrup

3 herb sprigs (basil, mint, rosemary, and thyme all work well)

1 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice (about 8 lemons)

3-4 cups water to taste 

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, 1 cup water and herbs. 
2. Turn the heat to medium.
3. Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. 
4. Remove the syrup and let it cool off for 5 minutes. 
5. Pour the simple syrup in the bottom of a pitcher. 
6. Add the lemon juice, herbs and remaining water. 
7. Garnish with the remaining sprigs. 

Experiment with: 

• Basil
• Mint
• Rosemary
• Thyme

Fruit-infused lemonade

While lemons are the standard fruit for lemonade, have a little fun in the kitchen by replacing lemons with:

• limes
• oranges
• grapefruit
• berries

If you are not ready to be that bold, pair lemons with other fruits. 

Tasty pairings:

• Strawberries
• Watermelon
• Raspberries
• Peaches 

Sparkling lemonade 

Seltzer water has boomed in popularity in the past five years. Americans purchased more than 800 million gallons of the fizz last year alone. People are drawn to the light sting of the bubbles that mimics spicy foods. 

 Add some kick to your lemonade with this sparkling recipe. 

Ingredients: 

3/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup lemon rind cut into strips (about 1-1/2 lemons)

3/4 cup lemon juice (about 3 lemons)

1 cup chilled club soda 

1 cup water

Instructions: 

1. Heat the sugar and water until the sugar is dissolved. 
2. Stir in the zest. 
3. Boil for 10 minutes and then simmer for 5. 
4. Allow the mixture to cool and pour into a pitcher. 
5. Refrigerate overnight. 
6. Remove lemon strips. 
7. Stir in the club soda. 
8. Serve chilled. 

Arnold Palmer

Named after the golf icon, an Arnold Palmer is a southern staple during the dog days of summer. The golf pro made his drink 75 percent sweet tea and 25 percent lemonade. 

Ingredients:

Freshly brewed sweet tea

Lemonade

Instructions:

1. Mix as you please. There are no rules to this refreshing drink. 

Blueberry Mint Lemonade 

Sometimes a broiling day requires something special. Blueberry mint is the solution to lemonade doldrums. Use fresh or frozen blueberries. Add basil if you do not love the taste of mint for this lemonade recipe. 

Ingredients: 

4 lemons

1 tablespoon lemon zest

3 cups blueberries

¼ cup mint leaves

½ cup sugar

6 cups cold water

Instructions: 

1. Juice the lemons and zest the rinds. 
2. In a blender, pour in the lemon juice, blueberries and zest and pulse for 5 turns. 
3. Strain over a pitcher.
4. Throw away the pulp. 
5. Stir in the mint leaves, sugar and water.
6. Add as much additional sugar as desired and serve over ice. 

Food Photography Tips

You may just stop at the lemonade recipes, but if you want to post it online or social media, we have some tips to make your pictures stand out.

• Make sure your phone has fast charging capabilities so it doesn’t die midway through a shoot (and if it does, it has reliable charging support)
• Purchase a phone through a carrier that understands the importance of software updates (OnePlus and Samsung are two such providers – if you’re buying a new phone from Q Link Wireless, look out for these providers)
• Understand the importance of high-quality lighting when filming/photographing your food – when posting on social media, you are more likely to get views, engagement, and likes if your content is well lit.
• Don’t skimp on “extras” like fresh herbs, bowls with dipping sauce, beautiful big plates and bowls that attract the viewer, etc.

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