Sea Buckthorn Lemonade

6 servings

25 minutes

Sea buckthorn lemonade is a fragrant drink that warms the soul and refreshes the palate. Its roots trace back to Russian cuisine, where sea buckthorn is valued for its health benefits. Its tart flavor harmonizes with the sweetness of honey and the spicy notes of cinnamon, anise, and clove, while ginger adds a light spiciness. Lemon provides freshness and mint gives a pleasant cooling aftertaste. This lemonade is perfect as a warming drink in cold weather or as a refreshing summer cocktail. It delights not only with its taste but also strengthens immunity due to the vitamins and antioxidants found in sea buckthorn. Serve it warm or chilled, enjoying its rich and multifaceted flavor.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 22.4
• Proteins: 0.5g
• Fats: 0.9g
• Carbohydrates: 3.2g

Ingredients

• Water: 400 ml
• Sea buckthorn: 75 g
• Ginger: 40 g
• Lemon: 50 g
• Cinnamon: 1 pc
• Anise (star anise): 1 pc
• Carnation: 1 pc
• Mint: 0.5 bunch
• Honey: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Clean the ginger.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ginger: 40 g

2. Chop finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ginger: 40 g

3. Put ginger in the teapot and add mint.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ginger: 40 g
   • Mint: 0.5 bunch

4. Add anise and cloves.

   Required ingredients:

   • Anise (star anise): 1 piece
   • Carnation: 1 piece

5. Add cinnamon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cinnamon: 1 piece

6. Add sea buckthorn.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sea buckthorn: 75 g

7. Add honey

   Required ingredients:

   • Honey:  to taste

8. Chop the lemon into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 50 g

9. Send the lemon to the other ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 50 g

10. Add water heated to 90 degrees. Let it steep.

    Required ingredients:

    • Water: 400 ml

11. The delicious lemonade will be ready in 15-20 minutes!