Creamy Lemonade (dairy-free)
Beverages
Ingredients:
Cashew Base
- 75 g (½ cup) raw cashews, soaked 4 hours or boiled 10 minutes
- 120 ml (½ cup) water 60ml (¼ cup) maple syrup 1 pinch salt
Lemonade
- 3 whole lemons, peeled and seeds removed
- 100 ml (⅓–½ cup) maple syrup, adjust to taste
- 720 ml (3 cups) cold water Ice cubes, to serve Lemon slices and fresh mint, for garnish
Sugar Option (swap for all maple syrup)
- 120 g (½ cup) cane sugar
- 60 ml (¼ cup) warm water, to dissolve sugar
Equipments:
- Bowl or saucepan
- Colander or strainer
- High-speed blender
- Fine mesh strainer or nut milk bag
- Large pitcher
- Tall glasses or mason jars
Features:
Nutrition:
Servings 1 Calories 210 Carbohydrates 34g Fat 7g Fiber 1g Protein 3g Monounsaturated 4g Polyunsaturated 1g Saturated 1g Trans 0g Vitamin A 0mg Vitamin C 25mg Vitamin D 0mg Calcium 40mg Iron 2mg Potassium 230mgCholesterol 0mg Sodium 40mg Sugar 28g
*Nutrition info is an estimate and may vary with cooking methods and ingredients.
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Instructions:
1. Soak or Boil Cashews - Soak raw cashews in cold water for 4 hours, or cover with water and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse well before using. This step is essential — skipping it will leave the base grainy.
2. Blend the Base and Lemonade - Add the soaked cashews, 120 ml water, 60 ml maple syrup, salt, peeled lemons, 100 ml maple syrup, and 360 ml (half) of the cold water to a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 60 to 90 seconds until completely smooth with no cashew bits remaining.
3. Optional: Strain the Mixture - For the smoothest result, pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer or nut milk bag into a large pitcher. Press firmly to extract all liquid. Discard the pulp. Skip this step if you prefer to keep the fiber.
4. Add Remaining Water and Taste - Stir in the remaining 360 ml of cold water. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup if needed. The lemonade may separate as it sits — this is normal. Stir or shake before each serving.
5. Serve - Fill tall glasses or mason jars with ice. Pour the creamy lemonade over the ice and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint. For a fizzy version, top each glass with a splash of sparkling water before serving.
Tips
- Use a high-speed blender such as a Vitamix or Blendtec for the creamiest result.
- Chill the pitcher before serving for the coldest, most refreshing drink.
- A sugar-rimmed glass makes a nice presentation for guests.
Creamy Lemonade (dairy-free)
Ingredients:
Cashew Base
- 75 g (½ cup) raw cashews, soaked 4 hours or boiled 10 minutes
- 120 ml (½ cup) water 60ml (¼ cup) maple syrup 1 pinch salt
Lemonade
- 3 whole lemons, peeled and seeds removed
- 100 ml (⅓–½ cup) maple syrup, adjust to taste
- 720 ml (3 cups) cold water Ice cubes, to serve Lemon slices and fresh mint, for garnish
Sugar Option (swap for all maple syrup)
- 120 g (½ cup) cane sugar
- 60 ml (¼ cup) warm water, to dissolve sugar
Features:
Instructions:
1. Soak or Boil Cashews - Soak raw cashews in cold water for 4 hours, or cover with water and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse well before using. This step is essential — skipping it will leave the base grainy.
2. Blend the Base and Lemonade - Add the soaked cashews, 120 ml water, 60 ml maple syrup, salt, peeled lemons, 100 ml maple syrup, and 360 ml (half) of the cold water to a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 60 to 90 seconds until completely smooth with no cashew bits remaining.
3. Optional: Strain the Mixture - For the smoothest result, pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer or nut milk bag into a large pitcher. Press firmly to extract all liquid. Discard the pulp. Skip this step if you prefer to keep the fiber.
4. Add Remaining Water and Taste - Stir in the remaining 360 ml of cold water. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup if needed. The lemonade may separate as it sits — this is normal. Stir or shake before each serving.
5. Serve - Fill tall glasses or mason jars with ice. Pour the creamy lemonade over the ice and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint. For a fizzy version, top each glass with a splash of sparkling water before serving.
