Hit of this summer – a refreshing lemonade, like in the best cafés. An interesting recipe

Escaping the sweltering heat with a homemade lemonade is quick to make, tastes good, and is healthy. The online publication "HORDON" recommends using a recipe from the Ukrainian culinary YouTube blog "SmachnoDomashnio."

"When the heat takes over, the best salvation is a citrus-mint cool lemonade. The secret of a perfect flavor lies in a rich simmered syrup made from zest and fresh juice. Only a few minutes of resting, and you will get a truly refreshing drink, like in the best cafés," the blogger assures.

Ingredients:

one orange (zest and juice);

one lemon (zest and juice);

150 g of sugar;

500 ml of water;

one orange;

one lime (optional);

two to three sprigs of mint;

ice;

2 ml of mineral water.

Preparation

Prepare the basic syrup. To do this, grate the zest from one orange and one lemon, transfer to a saucepan.

Squeeze the juice from the same orange and lemon and add to the zest.

Add sugar and water, stir and place over low heat.

After reaching a boil, simmer the syrup for five minutes, remove from heat and allow it to cool completely.

Chilled syrup strain, pour into a vessel and refrigerate.

Prepare the fruit-mint base. Gently crush the mint in your hands to release the essential oils, then transfer to a carafe.

Slice the lime and another orange, add them to the carafe with the mint.

Add ice to the carafe. Pour in half of the prepared citrus syrup. Top up with mineral or sparkling water to taste.

Let the lemonade steep for a few minutes.

"A recipe for this heat, I will definitely try to make it," reacted online.

"Interesting recipe. It should be tasty and refreshing," commenters said.