Dominican Lemonade Recipe

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

lemons

🥗Healthier: limes

💰Cheaper: citron

Limes offer a similar tartness at a lower cost.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor naturally.

mint leaves

🥗Healthier: basil

💰Cheaper: spearmint

Basil adds a unique twist while being widely available.

Squeeze the juice from 2 limes into a large cup using a lemon squeezer.

Add sugar to the cup with lime juice.

Pour water into the cup and mix well.

Taste the mixture to check the flavor.

If it’s too watery, adjust by adding more lime juice or sugar as needed.

Prepare crushed ice by either using a machine or breaking whole ice cubes by hand.

Add the crushed ice to the mixture.

Garnish with orange zest before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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