Description
A refreshing and herbal lemonade made with dandelion flowers.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups dandelion flowers
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 4 cups water
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Gather fresh dandelion flowers, ensuring they are free from pesticides.
- In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Add the dandelion flowers to the boiling water and let steep for about 30 minutes.
- Strain the mixture to remove the flowers, retaining the liquid.
- Stir in the sugar and lemon juice until fully dissolved.
- Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator.
- Serve over ice if desired.
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Notes
- Use only the yellow petals of the dandelion flowers.
- Adjust the sugar to taste if you prefer a less sweet lemonade.
- For a twist, add mint leaves or other herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg