Friday, 8 May 2015

LYCHEE-THAI CHILI LEMONADE

LYCHEE-THAI CHILI LEMONADE


The taste of fresh summer fruit lychee and to add a Thai flavor add chili.

Recepie:

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

Ingredients:

  • 1 to 1/2 cups lychee flesh)
  • fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • pinch salt
  • 1/2 small red Thai chili
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 1 quart ice

Procedure:

Combine lychees, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and Thai chili in a blender. Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh . Add cold water and whisk to combine. Chop remaining lychee flesh into 1/4-inch pieces and add to the drink. Serve in ice-filled glasses garnished with additional whole chilis if desired.








PEACH-THYME LEMONADE

PEACH-THYME LEMONADE

This is a thick peach frothy based lemonade and lightly scented with thyme.

Recipe:


                    YIELD                                    :makes 1 quart, serving 4 to 6

                    TOTAL TIME                           :15 min
                    SPECIAL EQUIPMENT              :blender

Ingredients:

  • 3 fresh peaches roughly chopped
  • fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 bunch thyme
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 1 quart ice
  • Peach slices and thyme leaves for garnish

Procedures:

Combine peaches, lemon juice, sugar, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth .In Mean time place thyme in bottom of pitcher and lightly muddle with wooden spoon. Strain peach puree through a fine mesh into pitcher. Add cold water.. Serve in ice-filled glasses garnished with peach slices and thyme leaves.

HONEY-BASIL LEMONADE

HONEY-BASIL LEMONADE


This is the most simplest Lemonade with basil and honey . This is best for whom who do workout

Recipe:

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

Ingredients:

  • fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 bunch basil leaves
  • Pinch salt
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 1 quart ice
  • Basil leaves for garnish

Procedure:

Combine lemon juice, honey, basil leaves, 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 basil leaves.

BLACKBERRY-SAGE LEMONADE

BLACKBERRY-SAGE LEMONADE


Recipe:

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

Ingredients:


  • 1 quart blackberries
  • fresh juice from 10 to 12 lemons
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • pinch salt
  • bunch of fresh sage
  • 3 cups cold water
  • 1 quart ice
  • Blackberries and sage leaves for serving

Procedure:

Pour blackberries, lemon juice, sugar, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. In Mean time, place some sage leaves at bottom of pitcher and muddle them with wooden spoon. Strain blackberry puree through a fine mesh and pour into pitcher. Add cold water and whisk to combine. Serve in ice-filled glasses garnished with blackberries and sage leaves.

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.