When the heat comes, there is nothing better than a sip of a cool, aromatic drink. And one of such favorites that can give real bliss is homemade lemonades.
Here are some popular recipes that can be adapted to suit your taste:
Classic lemonade “Tarragon” (tarhun)
This recipe is as close as possible to the familiar taste of “Tarragon” from childhood. To prepare it, you need fresh tarragon (estragon) – 50-70 g (large bunch), water – 1 liter (for syrup) + 1-1.5 liters (for dilution), sugar – 150-250 g (adjust to taste, you can use less), lemons – 1-2 pcs., ice – for serving, optional: fresh berries, lime or lemon slices for decoration .
Preparation:
Wash the tarragon thoroughly. Separate the leaves from the stems. Pour 1 liter of water into a saucepan, add sugar and bring to a boil, stirring until completely dissolved, prepare the syrup. Remove from heat. Add the remaining tarragon (leaves and stems) to the hot syrup. Stir, cover and leave to infuse at room temperature for 30-60 minutes (for a richer taste, you can leave it longer). Strain the syrup through a sieve, squeeze well. Cool the syrup in the freezer.
Pour the cooled tarragon syrup into a jug. Add freshly squeezed juice of 1-2 lemons (to taste). Dilute with cold water (1-1.5 liters or more, depending on the desired intensity).
Add more sugar or lemon juice if needed. Serve the drink over ice, garnished with fresh tarragon leaves, lemon or lime wedges, and berries. Enjoy natural and refreshing homemade tarragon!
Classic lemonade “Reyhan with mint”
This recipe is easy to make and will give you true pleasure. For cooking you will need purple reyhan (basil): 2 large bunches (about 80-100 g), fresh mint: 5-7 sprigs, lemon: 2 pcs. (medium size), sugar: 100-150 g (adjust to taste, you can use honey or another sweetener), water: 2-2.5 liters, ice: for serving .
Preparation:
Wash the rayhan and mint thoroughly. Separate the leaves from the stems, set some of the mint aside for decoration. Boil water in a large saucepan, add sugar, stir until completely dissolved and cook the syrup. Remove the syrup from the heat, add the leaves and stems of the rayhan and mint. Stir, cover and leave to infuse for 30-60 minutes for a rich taste and color. Then squeeze the juice from the lemons. Pour the lemon juice into the infusion – the drink will immediately change color from blue-violet to pink or raspberry!
Strain the lemonade through a sieve, squeeze well. Cool the drink completely, then put it in the freezer for at least 1-2 hours.
Serve chilled lemonade over ice, garnished with lemon wedges, fresh mint leaves and raisins.
These lemonades are the perfect choice for a hot day, allowing you to please yourself and your loved ones with unusual and delicious drinks . Try making them, and they will surely become one of your favorites!
