JALAPENO LEMONADE
A southwestern flare for a summertime drink favorite! For mild flavor, leave the jalapeno in for 4-8 hours. For a spicier beverage, leave the pepper in longer. I leave mine in for 12 hours and it has a good bit of zing. Beautiful presentation too!
Provided by I_Cook_For_Firemen
Categories Beverages
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir water, freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar until sugar is disolved.
- Add lemon rounds to mixture.
- With sharp knife, poke 5-10 holes in whole jalapeno and add to lemonade.
- Put in fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 10.2, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 26.1, Protein 0.5
REFRESHING CUCUMBER LEMONADE
Cucumber is the perfect complement to the traditional summer lemonade. Display it in the pitcher with cucumber and/or lemon slices.
Provided by DASHKAYDOT
Categories Drinks Recipes Lemonade Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Make a simple syrup by stirring the water and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat; heat until just about to boil and the sugar has dissolved. Place in refrigerator 30 minutes, or until cool.
- Place the cucumber slices in a blender or food processor; blend until mashed into a pulp. Pour the cucumber pulp into a fine mesh strainer place over a bowl to catch the liquid; allow to sit until you have about 2/3 cup of liquid from the cucumber, about 15 minutes.
- Stir the simple syrup, cucumber liquid, and lemon juice together in a pitcher. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 8.2 mg, Sugar 26.2 g
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