Cinnamon Lemonade
10 servings
30 minutes
Cinnamon lemonade is an amazing blend of fresh lemon and warm, spicy notes of cinnamon. This drink draws inspiration from traditional European recipes where spices play a key role in creating deep flavor nuances. The aromatic cinnamon adds cozy warmth to the lemonade, while the combination of sweet syrup and sour lemon juice creates a perfect balance of taste. It refreshes wonderfully on hot days but can also warm you in winter if you add warm water instead of chilled. Cinnamon lemonade is versatile: it can be served in an elegant glass at a festive table or in a thermos for cozy home evenings. It's not just a drink but a true gastronomic delight that brings energy and enjoyment.
1
Pour water, sugar, and a cinnamon stick into a pot, simmer until the sugar dissolves. Brown sugar can be used for syrup if you like its caramel flavor.
- Water: 1 glass
- Sugar: 1 glass
- Cinnamon sticks: 1 piece
2
Remove the cinnamon from the syrup. Strain and let the syrup cool at room temperature.
3
Squeeze juice from lemons.
- Lemon: 4 pieces
4
Mix the sugar syrup with the juice.
- Sugar: 1 glass
5
The syrup is ready. It makes about 3 cups of syrup.
6
Next, mix the syrup with chilled water or your favorite soda in a 1 to 3 ratio in a pitcher (in this case, add less sugar).
- Water: 1 glass