Homemade Lemonade (Classic, Thyme, and Mint)

Name: Limun Buatan Sendiri (Klasik, Thyme, dan Mint)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 2 cups water; ½ cup fresh thyme ((for Thyme Lemonade)); 2 tsp zest of 2 lemons; 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice ((about 8-10 lemons)); 3 cups cold water or sparkling water; 2 tsp zest of 2 lemons; 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice ((about 8-10 lemons)); 3 cups cold water or sparkling water; ½ cup fresh mint leaves; 1 tsp sugar; 2 tsp zest of 2 lemons; 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice ((about 8-10 lemons)); 3 cups cold water or sparkling water; ice; sliced lemons; fresh mint leaves; fresh thyme

Fresh homemade lemonade is so simple and easy to make with just a few ingredients.  Here are 3 delicious versions of lemonade: Classic, Thyme, and Mint Lemonade. Grab your pitcher and kick off the summer with these icy cool drinks!

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Limun Buatan Sendiri (Klasik, Thyme, dan Mint)

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Ingredients

5 servings

2 cups sugar
2 cups water
½ cup fresh thyme ((for Thyme Lemonade))
2 tsp zest of 2 lemons
2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice ((about 8-10 lemons))
3 cups cold water or sparkling water
2 tsp zest of 2 lemons
2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice ((about 8-10 lemons))
3 cups cold water or sparkling water
½ cup fresh mint leaves
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp zest of 2 lemons
2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice ((about 8-10 lemons))
3 cups cold water or sparkling water
ice
sliced lemons
fresh mint leaves
fresh thyme

Steps

Depends on lemons, the amount of juice varies. You will need about 8-10 lemons to get 2 cups of lemon juice.
Combine 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water in a saucepan and bringing to a simmer. Stir until sugar is dissolved and then let cool. You can keep this simple syrup for up to a month.
Zest 2 lemons and add to the 2-cup liquid measuring cup. Cut lemons in half.
Squeeze 8-10 lemons till you get 2 cups of lemon juice.
If you have an electric lemon squeezer, it is helpful. Now in your measuring cup, you should have 2 cups of lemon juice and zest from 2 lemons.
In a large pitcher, add zest from 2 lemons, pour 2 cups lemon juice, and 3 cups water.
Gradually add the simple syrup and taste to reach the desired sweetness. I usually add 1 to 1 ¼ cup simple syrup depends on the lemons I use.
Make Classic Lemonade (See above).
In a glass cup, combine ½ cup mint, sprinkle sugar, and a lemon wheel.
Using a muddler or wooden spoon, gently muddle the mint leaves. Transfer the mint leaves to the lemonade pitcher and stir well.
Combine 2 cups sugar, 2 cups water, and ½ cup thyme in a saucepan and bringing to a simmer. Stir until sugar is dissolved and then let cool.
In a large pitcher, add zest from 2 lemons, pour 2 cups lemon juice, and 3 cups water.
Gradually add the thyme-infused simple syrup and thymes and taste to reach the desired sweetness. I usually add 1 cup to 1 ¼ cup simple syrup depends on the lemons I use.
Chill the lemonade for at least 1 hour.
In a serving pitcher, add ice and lemon slices.
For mint/thyme lemonade, use more mint/thyme for decoration.
Keep the leftover lemonade (do not add ice!) in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before storing, discard the mint leaves from ythe mint lemonade as they turn brown.