Something's about Lemonade

When somebody asks me about my favorite juice, one of the best juices in my mind is lemonade. Normally, I always drink a Fresh Squeezed which is made only with lemon juice, water, and sugar. That's enough for me to feel fresh, but I'm thinking about how to get the new taste with this one. So, I'd like to try the simple recipe of mixed lemonade with others. For today, I choose 2 recipes for recommending you which are Ginger and Fresh Mint Lemonade and Iced Tea Lemonade.


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First of all, I have some reasons to tell you why I choose them. For ginger and fresh mint, I think it's so strange and I've never known this recipe. Also, mint was originally used as a medicinal herb to treat stomach ache and chest pains, and it is commonly used in the form of tea as a home remedy so I think it's all right for the form of juice. Next, iced tea lemonade, I just want to tell you how easy of making it, no need to buy at drink stall anymore.

Ginger and Fresh Mint Lemonade

Preparation
- Squeezer
- Knife
- Measuring cup
- Medium bowl

Ingredients (4 serving)
- 1/3 cup of fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup of chopped fresh ginger
- 1/3 cup of honey
- 1/2 cup(packed) of fresh mint leaves
- 4 cups of cold water
- Water for boiling
- Lemon slice and fresh mint leave for decorating
- Ice cubes

Preparation
1. Add chopped ginger, mint leaves and honey into the medium bowl.
2. Pour water and bring it to rapid boil. Then, let steep about 30 minutes.
3. Strain into 4 cup glass measuring cup, pressing on solids to extract liquid.
4. Pour lemon juice and cold water. Add glasses with ice cubes.
5. Before serving, garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves.


Photo: Martjusha

Iced Tea Lemonade

Preparation
- Knife
- Measuring cup
- Medium bowl
- Slotted spoon

Ingredients
- 1 family size tea bag
- 2/3 cup of lemon juice
- 3/4 to 1 cup of sugar
- 4 cups of water
- Ice cubes

Preparation
1. Boil 2 cups of water, then, pour over tea bag.
2. Cover and brew for 5 minutes.
3. Remove tea bag with a slotted spoon, squeezing softly.
4. Add sugar and stir till dissolve, stir in lemon juice and 2 cups of water.
5. Serve over ice.