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Red Currant Lemonade served in a glass
Refreshing homemade red currant lemonade for summer days

Red Currant Lemonade

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
The soul of this cooler is red currant's natural pectin content, making the drink not just watered-down syrup but a silky experience. The fruit's tart acidity and lemon's essential oils create a perfect contrast, made truly refreshing by the chill of ice on hot days.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 110 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Blender: To break down fruit fibers.
  • Fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth: To remove seeds and skins for clear juice.
  • Large pitcher: For mixing and chilling.
  • Wooden spoon: For perfect sugar dissolution.

Instructions

1 ✓

Place washed currants in a blender and puree until you get a completely homogeneous, bright red pulp.

Tip: If you don't have a blender, mash thoroughly with a potato masher. The goal is to break cell walls to release juice.
2 ✓

Pass the pulp through a fine sieve or cheesecloth directly into the pitcher. Press with the back of a spoon to extract every drop, leaving only dry seeds behind.

Tip: This ensures elegance. Seeds contain tannins which could make the drink bitter if left in.
3 ✓

Add sugar and lemon juice to the pure fruit puree. Stir until you no longer hear sugar scratching the bottom and liquid is smooth.

Tip: Sugar dissolves easier at room temp. In cold liquid, crystals struggle to separate.
4 ✓

Pour in cold water, stir, and taste. If your fruit was very acidic, adjust sweetness now.

Tip: Always taste after dilution.
5 ✓

Refrigerate for at least 60 minutes. Flavors meld and the drink cools to perfection.

Tip: Molecules align during rest for a more harmonious result.
6 ✓

Serve in glasses with plenty of ice, garnished with 'clapped' mint leaves and a few currants.

Tip: Slapping mint releases surface oils for intense aroma.

Recipe FAQ

It's too sour.
Red currant acidity varies. Add a little more sugar or honey gradually until balanced.
Can I use frozen currants?
Yes! Frozen fruit fibers break down easier when thawing, yielding even more juice.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Red Currants (stemmed)
  • 1/4 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 3 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 quart Cold Water
  • 10 whole Ice Cubes
  • 5 leaves Fresh Mint