Pomelo Lemonade

Ingredients

• 1.25 cup sugar (for simple syrup)
• 1.25 cup water (for simple syrup)
• 2 lemon peels (from 2 lemons, for simple syrup)
• 1 pomelo (squeezed (about 1/4 cup of water may be used for blending the fruit if needed))
• 1 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed, about 6-8 lemons)
• 2 cup cold water (to dilute the lemonade)
• ice (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, 1 1/4 cups water, and lemon peels.

2. 2

   Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Turn on low heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup steep for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   In a large pitcher, combine the squeezed pomelo juice, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and the prepared simple syrup.

6. 6

   Stir the mixture well to combine.

7. 7

   Stir in 2 cups of cold water to dilute the mixture to your desired strength and sweetness.

8. 8

   Taste the lemonade; add more lemon juice for tartness or more syrup for sweetness if desired.

9. 9

   Serve over ice.

Notes

The author suggests using a pomelo limeade product for extra gut health, but the recipe provided focuses on fresh fruit. You can use 1/4 cup of the water to help blend the pomelo fruit if you are not using a citrus press.

Nutrition per serving

• drink
• beverage
• lemonade
• vegetarian
• vegan
• gluten-free
• summer
• refreshing