Sorrel lemonade
The best way to cool down in the real summer heat is with a cool glass of lemonade. These days, you can buy this energizing drink on practically every corner. But what could be better than a summer drink made in your own kitchen? Its natural flavor is unmatched by any store-bought juice.
- Proteins: 0.2 g
- Fats: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.5 g
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Complexity:
It will work even if you're making it for the first time. Not just this dish, but your first time ever.
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Number of servings:
1 1 liter
Let's cook Today delicious lemonade? But it won't be quite ordinary, because let's do it We make it from vitamin-rich sorrel. Many of you have heard that sorrel can be used to make pies and other baked goods. The plant is most often used in making green cabbage soup. However, it has a particularly strong flavor in drinks.
Sorrel lemonade is incredibly refreshing, invigorating, and delicious. I think it's a perfect choice for the summer heat. Best of all, it's completely chemical-free—all natural ingredients that will saturate your body with vitamins.
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Water1.5 l
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Sorrel400 G
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Sugar200 G
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Lemon2 pcs
Rinse the sorrel thoroughly and place it in a saucepan. You can tear it slightly with your hands.
Add sugar to the sorrel.
Pour in water - there shouldn't be a lot of it, about 200 ml is enough.
Place the sorrel in a saucepan over low heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. It's best to use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the herb from burning.
Cool the mixture and strain the syrup.
Squeeze the lemons to extract the juice. Then add it to the sorrel syrup. You can buy lemon juice, but freshly squeezed is best.
Dilute the tincture with water. You can use regular or sparkling water.
Serve the lemonade immediately after preparation with ice or put the drink in the refrigerator and wait for it to infuse.
A similar video recipe: Sorrel, Lemon, Orange, and Ginger Lemonade
Tired of drinking only classic citrus lemonade all summer? There's no need to waste your time when there are hundreds of variations that are just as tasty and refreshing. You'll find one of them on Ella Ivanova's channel, "MamaElla."
Lemonade from sorrel, lemon, orange And ginger Rich not only in flavor but also in vitamins, sorrel has a pleasant tart aftertaste. Lemon adds a fresh note. Orange imparts a subtle sweetness, allowing the recipe to use minimal sugar. Ginger adds a tangy flavor.
5 benefits of sorrel that make it an essential addition to your diet
Sorrel puree makes a great complement to meat and fish. It can be used to make a piquant sauce. refreshing ice cream and, as we found out, lemonade.
Moreover, sorrel's vitamin and mineral composition makes it a unique, almost medicinal, plant. Its beneficial properties include:
- high in fiber, iron,
- ability to regulate blood pressure;
- improves vision preservation;
- strengthens the immune system;
- promotes the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
Of course, it's worth remembering that sorrel isn't a cure-all, and self-medication can be harmful to your health. Lemonade is a great way to replenish your body with vitamins without overindulging in the herb.
How to choose sorrel?
There are over 150 species of sorrel, some of which have burgundy-green and striped colors. Traditional green sorrel is more common on supermarket shelves.
It's sold fresh, frozen, or canned. Fresh branches are recommended, as this is the easiest way to assess the plant's quality.
The leaves should be a rich green color and firm and dense to the touch. Sorrel's aroma is not overly strong, with no off-flavors. Try to choose plants with whole, undamaged leaves.
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