Homemade Pear Lemonade

When the thermometer reads 30°C (96°F) even in the shade, and there's no sign of a breeze or a smattering of clouds, refreshing homemade lemonade comes to the rescue. It perfectly quenches thirst, fills you up, invigorates, tones, and lifts your spirits. You can drink it all day long.

Nutritional value per serving

40 kcal

Proteins: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Time in the kitchen: 15 min
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 1

3.5 l

Pear lemonade is a unique summer drink. Unlike classic citrus, it has a more delicate and sweet flavor and a pleasant floral aroma. You don't even need sugar for pear lemonade, as the fruit is already sweet enough.

To remove any possible sweetness, add mint or lemon balm and lemon juice. These ingredients impart a pleasant, tart aftertaste, providing that refreshing effect. And even though manufacturers offer a multitude of flavors, there's always one more fruit, berry, or vegetable you can use to make your own.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Pear lemonade

Ingredients

Servings

3.5 l

Water

2.5 l
Soda

1.5 l
Pear

1 kg
Lemon

1 pcs
Mint (sprig)

3 pcs
Honey

to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Peel the pears and sprinkle them lightly with lemon.

Step 2

Cut in half lengthwise and cut out the cores.

Step 3

Place in a saucepan and cover with drinking water. Add the mint. Cook over medium heat until boiling, then simmer for another 40 minutes.

Step 4

We take the fruit out of the water. We extract the mint from the syrup.

Step 5

Cool the syrup and add honey. You can also use any other sweetener to taste.

Step 6

Blend the pears in a blender and add them to the syrup. Mix thoroughly.

Step 7

Pour sparkling water into the syrup and add lemon juice to taste. This can be the freshly squeezed juice of one or two lemons. Let the lemonade steep.

Step 8

Done. Enjoy.

Secrets of the Perfect Lemonade

To ensure that your homemade lemonade turns out truly invigorating and delicious, you need to follow a few simple rules when preparing it.

Firstly, the key to a good summer drink is natural ingredients. You can use fresh or frozen berries, vegetables, or fruits, but you must be sure of their quality. It's best to squeeze the base juice yourself, and avoid Tetra Pak or bottled juices.

Lemonade can be made with the addition of drinking water or carbonated waterIn this case, you need to carefully select the second type. Choose plain water, as mineral water has a distinct flavor. If you want to add carbonation, choose only water labeled "carbonated drinking water."

Lemonade should be prepared in clean containers and poured into a glass decanter. Plastic containers should be avoided, especially if the lemonade is still hot.

Also, be careful when adding ice to the glass to avoid getting a cold throat.

When garnishing, don't overdo the mint, otherwise the menthol flavor will overpower the drink. A few leaves per glass is enough, and a few sprigs for the decanter. In any case, you can always add more mint later to taste.

Make your own lemonade at home It's quite simple. The main thing is, don't be afraid to experiment, and you'll succeed!

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