Delicate and bold at the same time, this beverage is a visual stunner and absolutely delicious. Made with freshly squeezed lemons and sweetened with a nectarine-ginger syrup, this lemonade is easy to make too!
You will need:
For the syrup,
Sugar - 1 cup
Water - 1 cup
Ripe nectarine - 1, finely chopped
Ginger - 1 tbsp, grated or chopped
Mint leaves - 8-10
For the lemonade,
Lemons juice - ½ cup (from 2-3 large lemons)
Cold water - 5 cups
Ripe nectarine - 1, thinly sliced
Mint leaves - a few
Ice cubes - to serve
How to:
Take the syrup ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil. Once the sugar dissolves, reduce heat, mash the fruit lightly and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and allow to cool down a bit.
Strain the syrup into a clean glass jar or bottle and store in the refrigerator till needed.
Squeeze lemon juice into a bowl or pitcher. Stir in cold water.
At this point, you can stir in the prepared syrup or make individual servings.
To make a serving, muddle some nectarine slices and mint leaves in a glass. Add a couple of ice cubes. Add the unsweetened lemonade and syrup in a 3:1 ratio. Stir and serve.
Notes:
1. Try this recipe with peaches, plums, cherries, apricots or other stone-fruit.
Recipe by At The Corner of Happy And Harried at https://www.happyandharried.com/2016/09/03/nectarine-ginger-lemonade/