Nothing is as refreshing on a hot day as an ice cold glass or two of homemade lemonade. Add a splash of rum and make it a cocktail.
EQUIPMENT: Ninja Professional Blender with Nutri Ninja Cups
Ice Cold Homemade Lemonade by the Glass
Difficulty: EasyServings
1
servingsPrep time
15
minutesIngredients*
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup very hot water
1 Meyer lemon, zested and juiced
2 cups ice cubes
1 leaf mint (optional)
rum (optional)*
Directions
- Chill one empty glass or mason jar in the freezer.
- Stir together honey and hot water in a measuring cup until the honey is dissolved.
- Stir in the lemon juice, zest, and cold water.
- Coarsely crush ice and optional mint in a Ninja blender.
- Pour lemon juice honey mixture over and pulse a few times.
- Fill frosted glass or pint mason jar with lemonade and ice.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and mint, if desired.
Notes
- *If you’d like to have it taste more like a mojito, substitute two limes for the Meyer lemon and don’t omit the mint. Leave room in the glass for the rum and stir thoroughly.
Tags
Meyer lemons