Green Chile Lemonade
A refreshing and spicy green chile lemonade made with roasted green chiles, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. A unique Southwest-inspired drink perfect for summer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water for simple syrup
- 2-3 green chiles diced
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 8-10 lemons
- 4 cups cold water
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup: Combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and 2-3 diced green chiles in a saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring for 8-10 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Remove the syrup from heat and let it cool. This gives the chile flavor time to infuse.
- Juice 8-10 fresh lemons for about 1 cup of juice. Strain out the pulp and seeds.
- In a large pitcher, combine the cooled chile syrup, lemon juice, and 4 cups cold water. Stir well.
- Drop in any leftover diced chiles. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours — it gets spicier the longer it chills.
- Strain out the chile bits before serving, or leave them in for more heat. Serve over ice.
Notes
The longer the lemonade chills, the spicier it gets. Start with 2 tablespoons of chile per pitcher and adjust to taste.
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