This quick and easy concentrated lemonade recipe is the perfect solution for serving refreshing drinks to your guests all summer long. By preparing a large batch and storing it in the freezer, you can enjoy homemade lemonade on demand, ensuring you always have a delightful, cooling beverage ready in seconds. This method not only saves time but also captures the fresh, zesty flavor of lemons enhanced with the perfect amount of sweetness.
Why You’ll Love This: This concentrated lemonade is incredibly convenient and efficient, allowing you to serve fresh lemonade without the usual preparation time. It’s made with natural ingredients, ensuring a healthier and tastier option compared to store-bought alternatives. The use of whole lemons, including the zest, ensures that every drop of flavor is extracted, providing a rich and vibrant taste that’s both refreshing and invigorating.
Perfect Occasion: This lemonade concentrate is ideal for summer parties, barbecues, family gatherings, or any occasion where you’d like to offer a quick, refreshing drink to your guests. It’s also perfect for everyday enjoyment at home—simply dilute a portion of the concentrate with water whenever you desire a glass of cold lemonade.
Ingredients:
- 3 kg of lemons
- 1.5 kg of sugar
Instructions:
- Prepare the Lemons:
- Thoroughly wash the lemons.
- Use a zester to remove the peel from all the lemons. Transfer the peels to a large bowl.
- Add half of the sugar to the peels and mix well. Let this mixture sit to allow the sugar to extract the oils from the peels, enhancing the flavor.
- Process the Lemons:
- Remove the white pith from the peeled lemons as it can be bitter. You won’t need the pith for this recipe.
- Slice the peeled lemons into rings, removing any seeds.
- In a large bowl, combine the lemon slices with the remaining sugar. Use a muddler or another tool to thoroughly mash the mixture, extracting as much juice as possible.
- Strain and Store:
- Combine the mashed lemon mixture with the sugared peels. Puree this combination in a blender until smooth.
- Strain the puree through a fine sieve into a large container to remove any solids.
- Pour the concentrated lemonade into airtight containers or freezer-safe bags.
- Store in the freezer.
- Serve:
- When ready to serve, mix a portion of the frozen concentrate with water to taste. The concentrate can be adjusted according to how strong or sweet you like your lemonade.
Enjoy this delicious and handy concentrated lemonade, always ready for a quick refreshment or to impress your guests with a homemade, thirst-quenching drink!
