Summertime Lemonade and Other Ades

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Written for Spice Station Silver Lake by Amanda Csolak

Today is June 21st, which means it’s Summer Solstice, and Summer is officially here. If you’re like me, you love summertime and everything about it. Especially all the delicious food and ice-cold beverages that help make Summer great. One such ice-cold drink is the ever-refreshing lemonade. Often seen for sale by kids in neighborhoods trying to make a buck, this sweetened lemon-flavored drink brings smiles to both kids and adults alike. Read more to learn about the origins of lemonade and the amazing variations that exist today.  

Lemonades Popularity

Lemonade isn’t only found in the United States. The fact is, there are many varieties of lemonade throughout the world. Here in the United States and in South Asia, the common type of lemonade made is known as cloudy still lemonade. In places like the United Kingdom, Central Europe, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, carbonated lemonade soda is more common. Despite the obvious differences between the two beverages, each is called “lemonade”.

The History Behind Lemonade

Many people living in the United States believe that the origin of lemonade is American through and through, but I’m here to tell you that’s simply not true. You may be surprised to learn that this popular summer drink actually originated overseas. The fact is the lemon hails from what is now China, India, and Myanmar. It wouldn’t be surprising if the people of the area consumed some kind of lemonade, but the earliest record of lemons being used in a beverage hails from 12th-century Egypt. 

Originally the beverage enjoyed by the Egyptians was made by fermenting barley and incorporating mint, black pepper, rue, and citron leaf. This concoction was called Kashkab, and as lemons were introduced to the land, this beverage evolved into qatarmizat, which essentially was a lemon-flavored water with sugar. This ancient beverage recipe closely resembles the modern lemonade we all know today. 

Lemonade Is Good For You

Lemons offer a range of health benefits attributed to their rich nutritional profile. They are abundant in essential vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin E, folate, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, and pantothenic acid, along with minerals like copper, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and phosphorus. Additionally, lemons provide a good source of protein. Moreover, lemons contain flavonoids, which are compounds known for their antioxidant and cancer-fighting properties. The consumption of lemons can contribute to various health advantages. It aids in preventing diabetes, constipation, high blood pressure, fever, and indigestion. Furthermore, lemons can enhance the condition of the skin, hair, and teeth.

Emerging research has indicated that the consumption of lemonade or lemon juice may play a role in reducing the occurrence of kidney stones. These studies suggest that lemonade or lemon juice can promote the formation of urinary citrate, a substance that inhibits the crystallization process involved in kidney stone development. By increasing urinary citrate levels, lemons may help prevent the formation of crystals, thereby reducing the risk of kidney stone formation.

Lemons possess potent antibacterial properties that have been demonstrated in various experiments. Research has revealed that the juice of lemons can effectively eliminate bacteria associated with severe diseases such as malaria, cholera, diphtheria, typhoid, and others. These findings highlight the potential of lemons as a natural agent for combating and destroying harmful bacteria responsible for these deadly illnesses.

The Other “Ades”

While Lemonade remains king of the summertime drinks, it is far from the only refreshing beverage with the suffix “-ade” in the name. Beverages such as cherryade, limeade, and orangeade are all comparable to lemonade in that they are made much the same way, just involving different fruits. 

• Cherryade – A carbonated soft drink with cherry juice as the main ingredient. It can also be a non-carbonated drink. It first appeared in the 19th century, in addition to other drinks like ginger beer and limeade, both of which had become popular, following in the footsteps of lemonade’s popularity.
• Orangeade – This refreshing orange beverage is made with fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, a bit of simple syrup, and some water.
• Limeade – A popular cousin of lemonade, limeade combines tart lime with sugar. Simple syrup or honey syrup can be used to sweeten the pitcher. Some even like to mix in vodka or white tequila to make a limeade cocktail. 

Modern Lemonade Varieties

In addition to everyone’s favorite, the classic lemonade and the others mentioned above; you will find that there are endless variations to homemade lemonade. Here we will highlight some of my personal favorites. 

• Pink Lemonade – The true origin behind pink lemonade is debatable, but some place it’s creation at a circus. Today it’s nearly as popular as the original lemonade, and while it can be colored pink by various means, most use some kind of red fruit juice to give it that blush-colored hue. 
• Strawberry Lemonade – By far, the most popular alternative to classic lemonade, and for good reason. This beverage is sweetened with strawberries which pair perfectly with the tartness of the lemons. I personally can’t get enough.
• Blueberry Lemonade – Blending blueberries into a pitcher of lemonade not only creates a beautiful pinkish purple color, but it also creates a refreshing antioxidant-rich beverage that will leave the table asking for more.
• Peach Lemonade – The peach is another summertime fruit that I just love. I have always loved making peach cobbler in summer, and when I first sipped on a peach lemonade, I knew I had been missing out on something truly special. Now it’s one of my go-to favorites to make every summer.
• Watermelon Lemonade – My absolute favorite beyond favorites is watermelon lemonade. This cooling fruit beverage is the ultimate summer beverage. The sweetness of the juicy, red watermelon infused with lemon juice and sugar or honey creates a true treat in a glass. 

How To Make Lemonade

You may be wondering why you need a recipe to make lemonade. After all, it’s just lemon juice, sugar, and water, right? Well, yes, but it’s not as simple as just throwing these three ingredients into a pitcher and hoping it comes out correctly. Sure, making lemonade is easy, but it’s important to get the ratios of ingredients right. If you add too much lemon juice, it will become too tart, and if you mix in too much water, you’ll create a weak watered-down version of lemonade. So if you follow these steps in the recipe I’ve included below, I promise you’ll create the best lemonade on the block. 

You can incorporate any of the other fruits I highlighted above to give your drink a little more color and flavor, have fun in the kitchen, and get to mixing that ade.

The Best Lemonade Recipe Ever

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Yields: Eight 8-oz glasses

Equipment You’ll Need: A small saucepan, a wooden spoon, a lemon squeezer, a glass pitcher, and eight 8 oz glasses. 

Ingredients:

• 6 cups water divided
• 1 cup Lemon Sugar (Granulated cane sugar can be substituted)
• 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan. Place over medium-low heat and stir til sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. 
2. Pour 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice into a pitcher. Add sugar/water mixture, which is now a simple syrup.
3. Add the remaining 5 cups of water and stir well. Pour over ice and serve, or transfer to the refrigerator and allow to chill for several hours before serving.  

My Favorite Watermelon & Raspberry Sugar Lemonade Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yields: 6 servings

You’ll Need: A blender, a wooden spoon, and a large pitcher

Ingredients:

• 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon, chilled 
• 4 cups cold water
• ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, chilled
• ⅔ cup Raspberry Sugar (more or less to taste)
• Ice and fresh mint leaves for serving

Instructions:

1. Add watermelon to a blender and pulse until well pureed, you should have about 4 cups at the end. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. 
2. In a large pitcher, whisk together water, lemon juice, and sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in pureed watermelon. Stir in ice and mint (alternately ass ice and mint leaves directly to individual cups and pour lemonade over. Store in refrigerator. 
3. If you don’t have time to chill the ingredients, just use more ice instead of some of the water.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Thai food uses paprika?

Yes. Yes.

Thai food, Mexican, Spanish or Indian cuisines, Thai food, Mexican, Spanish, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Thai, Greek, Turkish and Balkan cuisines all contain paprika.

Paprika dates back more than 5,000 years to Ancient Greece. The Hungarian language means "pepper" and the word "paprika".

Which are the best Thai spice?

Galangal, galangal, coriander, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and clove are the best Thai herbs. The best spices are clove, cardamom. black peppercorn. fennel seeds. star anise.

Some other valuable spices include rose petals, bay leaves, curry leaves, pandan leaves, kaffir lime leaves, vanilla beans, tamarind pods, lemon grass, basil, and mint.

Almond Flour or Almond Meal? What is the difference?

As an almond flour alternative, an almond meal is more versatile because it can be used for baking, cooking, and even making nut-free dishes.

Almond flour could also contain gluten making it difficult for some people to digest. It's important to avoid gluten-free diets if your condition is celiac.

Almond flour isn’t considered a superfood per se but it does contain healthy fats, fibre and protein and no cholesterol.

Almond meal has many nutritional benefits, including magnesium, copper and zinc as well as manganese and potassium.

Almond flour is made with almonds. Almond oils contain polyunsaturated essential fatty acids. Both types lower LDL (bad cholesterol) and increase HDL(good cholesterol).

Almond flour also contains antioxidants like phenolics and flavonoids. These compounds help to prevent oxidative damage from free radicals.

A study published by the Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry revealed that almond flour had an antioxidant activity equal to that of blueberries.

Almond flour is typically sold along with almond milk, which is fortified to add additional nutrients.

What are the most important flavours in Thai cuisine?

Thai cuisine includes several distinct regional cuisines. These include Northern, Central, Southern, Eastern, Western, and Northeastern Thai food. Each region is unique in its flavour profiles.

Thai food is known for its sweet, salty and sour flavors.

Thais value sweetness as it makes the food more enjoyable. Thai cuisine is rich in sweet ingredients like coconut milk and palm sugar (gula melanka).

Sourness is also very popular in Thailand. Hot dishes are often served with sour foods. This combination helps balance out the heat.

Spicy food is another crucial ingredient in Thai food. Thai cuisine uses a lot of spices, including galangal ginger root, chilli pepper, and garlic.

How to store your spices?

Keep them in an airtight, dry container away from heat or light.

To store spices for longer periods of time, place them in a dark cupboard. This will help keep them fresh and prevent any deterioration due to oxidation.

Your spices should be kept in cool and dry areas, away from direct sunlight. The spice may lose flavour and aroma if placed near a window or heater.

Spices need to be kept in an airtight glass container or tin. Avoid storing spices in plastic containers.

As humidity can cause mold growth, it is important to check the seal before opening or resealing.

If you have leftover spices, don't throw them away. Instead, use them up by adding them to other dishes. You can even freeze them to extend their shelf life.

Statistics

• According to a recent survey, professional chefs and many home cooks use spices; usage has only continued to grow from 2011 to now. (hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu)
• It has been estimated that around 1,000 tons of pepper and 1,000 tons of other common spices were imported into Western Europe each year during the Late Middle Ages. (en.wikipedia.org)
• According to Healthline, pink Himalayan salt is estimated to contain up to 84 minerals and trace elements, which gives the salt its special pink color. (spicecravings.com)

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