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Amy's Lavender Lemonade

Amy's Lavender Lemonade

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lavender in a medium heat-proof bowl; add boiling water and steep about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Strain lavender water into a large heat-proof bowl; discard lavender. Stir sugar into lavender water until dissolved. Pour lavender syrup into a large pitcher filled with ice.
  3. 3 Squeeze lemon juice into pitcher; top off with cold water. Taste; adjust sugar and lemon. Pour into tall glasses and serve.

By MORDANA

Homemade Strawberry Nectar

Homemade Strawberry Nectar

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine strawberries and apple juice in a blender or the bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth. Blend in water until reaches desired thickness.

By PURPLECAT7

Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer

Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer

5.0

Prep
40 min
Cook
Total
20200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1 1/2 cups plus 2 1/2 tablespoons water, 2 teaspoons sugar, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, and 1 3/4 plus 1/8 teaspoons yeast in a container. Mix together to make the bug. Cover loosely and let stand in a warm place for 24 hours.
  2. 2 "Feed" the bug daily for 7 days by adding 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon ground ginger.
  3. 3 Strain the bug through muslin cloth, pouring the liquid into a separate large container.
  4. 4 Mix the strained liquid with 3 quarts cold water. Add lemon juice to the brew.
  5. 5 Dissolve 3 1/4 cups plus 2 1/4 tablespoons sugar in boiling water; add to the brew. Mix in grated ginger. Bottle the ginger beer. Let stand until fizzy, at least 1 week. Refrigerate before drinking.

By Sherylnkent

Ginger Lemonade

Ginger Lemonade

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar, water, and ginger root in an 8-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally until sugar melts. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Stir in lemon juice. Cool 15 minutes. Remove ginger. Refrigerate lemonade at least 1 hour, or until chilled.
  3. 3 Serve over ice, and garnish with lemon slices.

By Jennifer Madigan

Unsweetened Iced Tea

Unsweetened Iced Tea

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put tea bags in a 2-quart pitcher. Add hot water. Let sit at least 15 minutes. Add cold water and remove tea bags.
  2. 2 Refrigerate the tea and serve over ice.

By Jill

Oat Milk

Oat Milk

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak oats in enough cool water to cover them. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Drain the oats using a mesh colander. Combine oats, 3 cups water, and dates in a large bowl. Allow to sit undisturbed until skin on the dates softens, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer oat mixture to a blender. Pulse the mixture a few times and then leave on medium-high speed until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Drain oat milk through a nut bag or cheesecloth to remove all solids. Serve cold or warm.

By Buckwheat Queen

Homemade Flax Seed Milk

Homemade Flax Seed Milk

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and flax seeds in a blender; blend on high for 1 minute. Rest for 2 minutes. Blend on high for 1 minute; rest for 5 minutes. Blend for 30 seconds.
  2. 2 Pour milk through a nut bag or a cheesecloth-lined strainer into a pitcher or glass container; press solids with the back of a spoon to extract liquid. Gather cheesecloth around solids; twist and squeeze to extract all the liquid.

By Buckwheat Queen

Hot Banana Water

Hot Banana Water

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut off the ends of the banana peels. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 banana peel to boiling water. Turn off heat, cover, and wait for 10 minutes. Add 1 more banana peel. Wait 10 more minutes. Stir to incorporate flavors. Strain into mugs and serve warm.

By Gam Gam

Cold Brewed Coffee

Cold Brewed Coffee

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
740 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour coffee grounds of your choice into a pitcher. Pour in water and stir with a spoon. Let mixture steep at room temperature for at least 12 hours and up to 24 hours.
  2. 2 Line a fine-mesh strainer with a coffee filter and place over a medium bowl. Slowly pour coffee mixture through the filter. Do not force it through. Discard grounds and rinse out pitcher.
  3. 3 Pour filtered coffee concentrate back into the clean pitcher. Place in the refrigerator.
  4. 4 Boil water and sugar together until sugar is completely dissolved. Cool simple syrup and transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  5. 5 Pour 3 ounces of coffee concentrate into a Mason jar or cup. Top with 3 ounces water. Add desired amount of simple syrup and ice.

By Connorsmommy83

Orangeade

Orangeade

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 2 cups water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan; cook at a boil for 3 minutes, stirring to dissolve sugar, and creating a simple syrup.
  2. 2 Combine simple syrup, 6 cups water, orange juice, and lemon juice in a large pitcher; refrigerate until cold.

By couldbeanyone

Xocolatl (Aztec Chocolate)

Xocolatl (Aztec Chocolate)

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 1 1/2 cup water to a boil in a pot; add the chili pepper, seeds included, to the boiling water and cook at a boil for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain the chili pepper and seeds from the water; return the water to the pot. Add 4 cups water to the chili pepper-infused water, reduce heat to medium-low, and bring to a slow boil. Stir the cocoa powder and vanilla extract into the boiling water; cook and stir until the powder dissolves completely, 5 to 10 minutes.

By Antipex

Simple Syrup with Truvia Natural Sweetener

Simple Syrup with Truvia Natural Sweetener

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add Truvia natural sweetener to ½ cup warm water in a sterilized lidded jar. Cover and shake or blend until completely dissolved.
  2. 2 Store in the refrigerator. For best results, use within 1 day of making.

By TruviaR

Lavender Lemonade

Lavender Lemonade

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place lavender in a pitcher; pour boiling water over the lavender. Cover with plastic wrap and allow lavender to steep for 10 minutes; strain and discard lavender from water and return water to the pitcher.
  3. 3 Add cold water, lemon juice, and sugar to the pitcher; stir until sugar dissolves. Refrigerate until serving.

By Jennifer K

Fennel and Ginger Tea

Fennel and Ginger Tea

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a mug with boiling water.
  2. 2 Place fennel seeds in a tea ball; add to boiling water. Add grated ginger; steep for 2 minutes. Remove tea ball; serve.

By Bernice Phillips-Ingram

Homemade Peach Tea

Homemade Peach Tea

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make syrup: Mix together water, sugar, and peach slices in a small pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, crushing peach slices as you stir, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and allow peaches to infuse syrup, about 30 minutes. Strain to remove peach slices.
  2. 2 Make tea: Bring water to a boil in a medium pot. Remove from heat and add tea bags; cover and steep for about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove tea bags from the pot and pour in syrup. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until ready to serve.

By lxydn

Simple Syrup

Simple Syrup

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool.
  4. 4 Pour into a clean jar and seal with a tight-fitting lid; store in the refrigerator for up to one month.

By Shaggy

Mint Ice Cubes

Mint Ice Cubes

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
370 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 2 to 3 mint leaves into each cell of a heatproof ice cube tray. Fill the cells with the boiling water, then let stand for 10 minutes; remove the leaves if desired. Freeze the ice cube tray until solid.

By Skuba

Onion Tea (Home Remedy for Cough)

Onion Tea (Home Remedy for Cough)

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
65 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and onions to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Strain hot liquid through a sieve. Pour into cups and sweeten with honey.

By barbara

Homemade Almond Milk

Homemade Almond Milk

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
735 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place almonds in a bowl and pour in enough water to cover; soak at least 12 hours. Drain water.
  2. 2 Blend almonds and 3 cups water in a blender on low speed for 10 seconds. Turn blender off for 5 seconds. Blend almonds and water on high speed for 60 seconds. Pour mixture through cheesecloth or a nut bag into a bowl. Discard the pulp or save for another use.
  3. 3 Clean the blender and return milk to blender; add agave nectar and salt. Blend milk until smooth.

By Steph S

Old Fashion Mix

Old Fashion Mix

3.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let syrup cool to room temperature. Stir in bitters. Store in 1-quart bottle with lid.

By Renee Laufenberg

Rose Hip Iced Tea

Rose Hip Iced Tea

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add rosehips to boiling water, cover, reduce heat, and simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and stir in sugar until dissolved. Leave covered to steep for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Strain tea through a fine sieve. Cool to room temperature, then transfer to the fridge to chill.

By Lucy

French Press Cold Brew

French Press Cold Brew

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
965 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour ground coffee into a French press container and add water. Place plunger lid on top and press the plunger down 1 to 2 inches to make sure all coffee grounds are fully submerged; do not press all the way down. Let coffee steep at room temperature for 16 to 18 hours.
  2. 2 Strain coffee through a coffee filter in a small strainer. Transfer to an airtight bottle or jar and keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.

By gem

Easy Ginger Water

Easy Ginger Water

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chopped candied ginger slices and hot water in a bowl.
  2. 2 Allow to steep for at least 20 minutes; the longer it steeps, the more pronounced the ginger flavor will be. Stir water and drain to remove candied ginger slices, reserving water into another container. Serve water heated like tea or drink cold.

By Diana71

Habanero Simple Syrup

Habanero Simple Syrup

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Slowly stir sugar into boiling water until sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Add habanero peppers to sugar-water mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until syrup is thickened and pepper has slightly colored the syrup, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove saucepan from heat and let syrup cool, about 1 hour. Remove peppers from syrup and store syrup in a glass jar.

By Muffy

Homemade Apple Juice

Homemade Apple Juice

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine water with apple peels and cores in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the apple flavor and color have permeated the water, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Strain apple juice into a mixing bowl; discard all solids. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Allow to cool for 30 minutes before drinking.

By megmeister

Lavender Simple Syrup

Lavender Simple Syrup

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine water, sugar, and lavender blossoms in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep for about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar through a mesh strainer to remove blossoms; let cool.

By foodelicious