Homemade Turkish Lemonade – A Recipe with Step-by-Step Photos

Have you ever heard of lemonade without a noticeable sourness? Take a sip of this Turkish drink, and you'll be surprised by its refreshing taste, citrus aroma, and sweetness. Lemonade is easy and quick to make, and everyone who tries it will love it!

Nutritional value per serving

11.4 kcal

Proteins: 0.1 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 2.4 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Time in the kitchen: 15 min
Complexity:

A simple recipe.
Number of servings: 10

1 serving = 1 glass 200 ml

Turkish lemonade is the king of non-alcoholic soft drinks. It quenches thirst, invigorates, and supplies the body with vitamins and minerals.

Yes, it does contain a fair amount of sugar, but on the other hand, it's also rich in vitamin C. If you see someone drinking lemonade, you'll notice they immediately become happy. So, in addition to its wonderful taste, lemonade also has the ability to invigorate and improve your mood!

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Turkish lemonade

Ingredients

Servings

1 serving = 1 glass 200 ml

Water

2 l
Lemon

1 pcs
Orange

1 pcs
Sugar

200 G

Preparation

Step 1

Pour the boiled, cooled water into a deep container. Add sugar and stir well until completely dissolved. You can also use mineral or filtered water. Adjust the amount of sugar to your taste; if you don't like very sweet drinks, use slightly less sugar than the amount specified in the recipe.

Step 2

Wash the lemon and orange thoroughly and rinse with boiling water to remove any dirt. Finely grate the zest of one lemon and half an orange. While grating, remove only the orange and yellow parts of the peel, avoiding the white part (it's bitter and can ruin the flavor of the finished lemonade).

Step 3

Add the zest to the water and stir.

Step 4

Squeeze the lemon and orange juice. Mix it with the rest of the mixture. To ensure maximum juice extraction, roll the citrus fruits on the table first, pressing firmly with your hand. Cut them in half, and lightly pierce them with a knife. Don't worry if the seeds fall into the water.

Step 5

Mix the resulting mixture thoroughly and pour into a bottle, pitcher, or leave in the container you prepared it in. Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 2 hours. This will allow it to infuse and cool, allowing the zest to release its flavor and aroma.

Step 6

After 2 hours, remove the lemonade from the refrigerator, stir well, and strain through a fine sieve into a pitcher. By this time, the lemonade has steeped well, so you don't need the zest anymore.

Step 7

Serve the finished lemonade in a clear glass, garnish with a citrus slice and a sprig of mint.

Adviсe

If you have time, grate the lemon zest and mix it with sugar, then let it steep for 15-20 minutes. This will add a richer flavor and color to the finished drink.
When grating the zest, be careful not to touch the white part of the lemon or orange peel. It's bitter and can ruin the flavor of the finished drink.
You can start your day by drinking lemonade instead of coffee. Because lemonade is one of those drinks that invigorates and keeps you going, just as well as coffee.
If the finished drink is too sweet for your taste, dilute it with water.
For an adult party, you can add a little alcohol to the drink, such as vodka or rum.

Storage

You can store the finished lemonade in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days, but it is so delicious that it usually does not last long.

If you can't use the lemonade quickly or you have to go somewhere, you can freeze it and store it for up to six months.

Now you know how to make authentic Turkish lemonade in your own kitchen! What do you think of this refreshing drink? Share your impressions in the comments.

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