Jamaican lemonade

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Jamaican lemonade is a refreshing and tangy drink made with fresh lemons, sugar, water, and a pinch of salt. It is a popular beverage in Jamaica and is known for its bright and zesty flavor. The combination of sweet and sour tastes makes it a perfect thirst quencher, especially on a hot day. Jamaican lemonade can be customized to suit your taste preferences by adjusting the sweetness or tartness to your liking. Adding optional garnishes like fresh mint leaves or slices of lemon can elevate the presentation and add a hint of extra flavor.

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Prep Time 10

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Drink

Cuisine: Caribbean

Calories: 240

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

4-5 fresh lemons
1 cup brown sugar (adjust according to your taste)
4 cups water
pinch salt
Optional: fresh mint leaves or slices of lemon for garnish

Equipment

lemonade set
lemon juicer

Method

Start by juicing the lemons to get around 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. You can use a manual juicer or squeeze them by hand.
In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice, sugar, salt, and water. Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice if desired.
Refrigerate the lemonade for at least 1 hour to chill and let the flavors meld together.
Once chilled, you can serve the lemonade over ice. Optionally, you can garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves or a slice of lemon for an extra touch of freshness and presentation.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 29mgPotassium: 222mgFiber: 3gSugar: 56gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 1mg

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