Have you ever dreamed of escaping to a tropical island, where the sun is shining, the breeze is gentle, and the waves are soothing? Well, you may not be able to hop on a plane right now, but you can still enjoy a taste of paradise with this calypso lemonade drink recipe. It’s a heavenly and refreshing beverage that will transport you to a blissful state of mind.
This drink is super easy to make and only requires a few ingredients. You just need some fresh lemons, sugar, water, ice, and a splash of rum or vodka if you’re feeling adventurous. You’ll also need to make a simple syrup, which is just sugar and water boiled together until the sugar dissolves. This will give your drink a smooth and sweet flavor.
To make the drink, you simply squeeze the lemons and strain the juice. Then you mix it with the simple syrup and some cold water in a large pitcher. You can adjust the sweetness or tartness to your liking. If you want to make it alcoholic, you can add some rum or vodka and stir well. Then you fill four glasses with ice and pour the drink over them. You can garnish with some lemon slices if you want to make it look fancy.
This drink is perfect for a hot summer day or a festive occasion. It’s zesty and invigorating, and will quench your thirst and lift your spirits. It’s like a mini vacation in a glass. So go ahead and treat yourself to this calypso lemonade drink recipe. You deserve it! 🌴🍹
Steps
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5 min
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Make the simple syrupTo make the simple syrup, combine the sugar and 1/4 cup of water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. |
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10 min
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Squeeze the lemonsTo squeeze the lemons, cut them in half and use a citrus juicer or a fork to extract the juice. You should get about 3/4 cup of lemon juice. Strain the juice to remove any seeds or pulp. |
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Done
5 min
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Mix the drinkTo mix the drink, pour the lemon juice and the simple syrup into a large pitcher. Add 3 cups of cold water and stir well. Taste and adjust the sweetness or tartness as needed. If you want to make it alcoholic, add the rum or vodka and stir again. |
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4
Done
(5 min
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Serve the drinkTo serve the drink, fill four glasses with ice cubes and pour the drink over them. Garnish with lemon slices if desired. Enjoy your calypso lemonade drink on a hot day or as a party drink |
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This recipe is a home run. Perfect in every way.