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best lemonade recipe
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 7 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This unique lemonade recipe adds sophistication to a classic favorite by infusing a simple syrup with warm cardamom spice and delicate floral rose notes. It balances tart citrus with sweet, aromatic flavors, perfect for refreshing summer days.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water (for simple syrup)
- 10 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 2 tablespoons dried rose petals, food-grade
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from 6–8 lemons)
- 5 cups cold water (for dilution)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh rose petals (for garnish)
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Infused Simple Syrup: Combine sugar, 1 cup water, crushed cardamom, and dried rose petals in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low and infuse for 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and steep for another 15 minutes to allow flavors to deepen. Strain the syrup through a sieve, discarding the solids. Chill the syrup completely in the refrigerator (at least 1 hour).
- Prepare Lemon Juice: Roll the lemons on a counter to maximize juice extraction. Squeeze and strain the lemons to obtain 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine the chilled cardamom-rose simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and remaining 5 cups of cold water. Stir thoroughly to mix all components. Taste and adjust the balance by adding more cold water or lemon juice if desired. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve and Garnish: Fill glasses generously with ice cubes. Garnish each serving with fresh rose petals and a thin lemon slice on the glass rim for presentation.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor, rolling lemons first to maximize extraction. If substituting ground cardamom for pods, use 1/2 teaspoon instead of 10 pods, but note the flavor will be less vibrant. Ensure rose petals are food-grade. Adjust sweetness by adding more cold water.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 123 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg