Friday, 8 May 2015

Brazilian Lemonade (With Limes and Condensed Milk)

BRAZILIAN LEMONADE (WITH LIMES AND CONDENSED MILK)

This Brazilian style lemonade is made using fresh lime juice and condensed milk and in my opinion which tastes something unbelievable . 

Recipe:

                   YIELD                               :makes 1 quart, serving 4 to 6             
                   TOTAL TIME                      :15 min                
                   SPECIAL EQUIPMENT         :blender

Ingredients:


  • juice from about 10 limes or 5 lemons
  • 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • pinch salt
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 1 quart ice

Procedure:


Combine lime juice, condensed milk, salt, and water in a blender. Blend until frothy. Serve in iced filled glasses.

CUCUMBER-BASIL LEMONADE WITH LEMONGRASS

CUCUMBER-BASIL LEMONADE WITH LEMONGRASS


This is a Thai drink having flavors of lemongrass , Basil and cooling refreshing cucumber.

Recipe:

                  YIELD                              :makes 1 quart, serving 4 to 6               
                  TOTAL TIME                     :15 min                  
                  SPECIAL EQUIPMENT        :blender

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber, cut into rough chunks
2 stalks lemongrass, roughly chopped
150gms of basil leaves
fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons
1/2 cup sugar
pinch salt
3 cups cold water
1 quart ice
Cucumber slices and basil leaves for garnish

Procedure:

Mix cucumbers, lemongrass, basil, lemon juice, sugar, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh. Add cold water and whisk to combine. Serve in ice-filled glasses and garnish with cucumber slices and basil leaves.

Thursday, 7 May 2015

SPICY STRAWBERRY JALAPENO LEMONADE

SPICY STRAWBERRY JALAPENO LEMONADE



Sweet ripe strawberries are mixed with sugar and jalapeños for a sweet, hot, and totally refreshing summer drink.

Recipe:

                            Yield:               makes 1 quart serving 4 to 6  
                   Total Time:                30 mins
                   Equipment:                Blender

Ingredients:


  • 1 quart strawberries, hulled and split in quarters lengthwise
  • 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 4 pieces
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • pinch salt
  • fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 1 quart ice

Procedure:


  1. Combine strawberries, jalepeño slices, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl and mix well. Let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Remove and discard jalapeño slices.Take strawberries and any exuded juices and syrup into a blender. Add lemon juice. Blend on high speed until it get smooth. Strain through a fine mesh. Add reserved strawberries and cold water and whisk to combine. Serve in ice-filled glasses.

RASPBERRY LIMEADE

RASPBERRY LIMEADE


This is a basic raspberry limeade recipe which you can serve with jin or vodka 

Recipe:

                            Yield:              makes 1 quart serving 4 to 6 
                    Total Time:              15 mins
                    Equipment:              Blender

Ingredients:

  • 1 quart raspberries
  • fresh juice from about 20 limes
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • pinch salt
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 1 quart ice
  • Raspberries and lime wedges for serving

Procedure:

Combine raspberries, lime juice, sugar, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh . Add cold water and whisk to combine. Serve in ice-filled glasses garnished with raspberries and lime wedges.

You can use vodka in place of water.

WATERMELON MINT LEMONADE

WATERMELON MINT LEMONADE


Watermelon is good water re-tensity fruit to add a great and extravagant taste.

Recipe:

                            Yield:              makes 1 quart serving 4 to 6 
                    Total Time:              15 mins
                    Equipment:              Blender

Ingredients:


  • 2 quarts seedless watermelon chunks
  • fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • pinch salt
  • Cold water 
  • 1 small bunch mint
  • 1 quart ice

Procedure:


  1. Place watermelon, lemon juice, sugar, and salt in a blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into 1-quart liquid measuring cup. Add cold water to equal 1 quart.
  2. Place mint in the botton of a pitcher and muddle lightly with a wooden spoon. Add watermelon mixture and stir to combine. Serve immediately in ice-filled glasses garnished with mint sprigs.

FIZZY GINGER LEMONADE

FIZZY GINGER LEMONADE


The perfect use of ginger spice in a drink to accompany the hot thai foods.

Recipe:

                            Yield:              makes 1 quart serving 4 to 6 
                    Total Time:              15 mins
                    Equipment:              Blender

Ingredients:

  • 2-inch knob ginger, peeled and cut into small chunks
  • 1 cup fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 2 cups (1 pint) club soda
  • 1 quart ice

Procedure:

Combine ginger, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and water in a blender. Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh . Add club soda and ice and stir to combine. Serve immediately in ice-filled glasses.

CLASSIC LEMONADE DRINKS

CLASSIC LEMONADE DRINKS


A classic simple and very easy to make lemonade drink.

Recipe:

                            Yield:         makes 1 quart serve 4 to 6
                    Total Time:         15 mins

Ingredients:


  • fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 1 quart ice

Procedure:


Combine lemon juice and sugar and whisk or blend until sugar is completely dissolved. Add salt and water to the blend and stir to combine. Pour into a pitcher with ice. Serve in ice-filled glasses and enjoy your drink.