Refreshing homemade lemonades to cool off your summer days

When the heat outside becomes unbearable, staying properly hydrated is essential. Three delicious lemonades in refreshing flavors are perfect for summer.

Delicious, homemade lemonades are a great way to encourage drinking more. Preparing them at home is very simple, and these drinks have a much better composition than store-bought ones. Fans of classic flavors, fruity combinations, and something completely new will all be delighted. Lemon, watermelon, and cucumber lemonade will quickly win fans of all ages.

Hydration is important all year round, but we should pay special attention to it during the summer. Although water is best, it's worth indulging in a delicious and healthy diversion in the form of homemade lemonades. Their taste encourages drinking, making the heat more bearable. Ready-made drinks from the store often have poor ingredients like sugar and artificial flavors. Homemade lemonade is something worth reaching for.

Preparing homemade lemonades is simple. The classic lemon flavor is the most popular, but other flavors like watermelon and cucumber are also delightful. Watermelon lemonade will be a hit among kids, and the combination of cucumber and citrus provides a refreshing burst that we crave during hot weather.

Ingredients:

Cucumber Lemonade: 

• 14 oz of sparkling water
• 2 green cucumbers
• 2 lemons
• 1 lime 
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• Fresh basil
• Ice cubes 

Watermelon Lemonade: 

• 7 oz of sparkling water
• 1/4 head of a watermelon
• 2 lemons
• Fresh mint
• Ice cubes

Lemon Lemonade: 

• 4 lemons
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 14 oz of sparkling water
• Fresh mint
• Ice cubes

Preparation:

Cucumber Lemonade: Peel and blend the cucumbers, lemons, and lime. Add brown sugar to a carafe or pitcher, squeeze the juice from half a lemon, and add fresh basil. Mix, crushing the basil leaves.

Pour the blended cucumbers and citrus through a fine sieve into the pitcher with the basil, then fill with sparkling water. Set aside to chill.

Watermelon Lemonade: Cut the watermelon into smaller pieces, removing the seeds. Blend with the peeled lemon. Strain through a sieve.

Pour into a pitcher and fill with sparkling water. Add mint and place in the refrigerator.

Lemon Lemonade: Peel the lemons, blend, and strain through a sieve. Pour into a pitcher and fill with sparkling water. Sweeten with sugar and place in the refrigerator.

Pour the ready lemonades into glasses and add some ice. Homemade lemonade is ready. Enjoy!