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Creamy Lemonade

Creamy Lemonade with a Strawberry Twist for Summery Sips

Enjoy a refreshing Creamy Lemonade with a Strawberry Twist, perfect for summer sips and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Brazilian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Lemon Syrup
  • 2 lemons Lemons (zested) Use fresh lemons for the best taste.
  • 6 tablespoons Sugar Can substitute with honey or agave syrup.
  • 0.25 cups Water Use for the syrup.
Lemonade Mix
  • 0.5 cups Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed juice is recommended.
  • 1 cups Strawberry Calpico Can substitute with smashed strawberries or raspberries.
  • 0.25 cups Condensed Milk Adjust based on desired creaminess.
  • 6 slices Lemon Slices Optional for garnish.
  • 6 cups Cold Water Add to the lemonade mix.

Equipment

  • pot
  • Pitcher
  • Fine-mesh strainer

Method
 

Prepare the Lemon Syrup
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the lemon zest and sugar, allowing the mixture to rest for 2 hours or overnight.
  2. Cover it with plastic wrap to help the sugars absorb the lemony essence.
Create the Syrup
  1. Transfer the lemon zest and sugar mixture to a pot and add ¼ cup of water.
  2. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves, about 5 minutes.
Cool Down the Syrup
  1. Remove the pot from heat and strain out the lemon zest using a fine mesh strainer.
  2. Allow the syrup to cool down to room temperature for about 10 minutes.
Mix the Lemonade
  1. In a large pitcher, combine cold water, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and strawberry Calpico.
  2. Pour in the cooled lemon syrup, stirring gently to mix.
Chill and Serve
  1. Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors develop.
  2. When ready to serve, pour over ice and garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 28gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Adjust sweetness by adding more or less lemon syrup to taste. Always use fresh ingredients for best flavor.

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