Refreshing Dandelion Lemonade Recipe - AHealth Tricks

 We have been having some hot spring days here in Washington this past week or so, and luckily there have still been some dandelions in full bloom. This has allowed us to enjoy a wonderful hot weather treat… dandelion lemonade. We love this dandelion recipe.

To make this dandelion recipe you get to spend a few minutes outside in the sunshine in your favorite dandelion patch gathering fresh dandelion blossoms.

You’ll need about 2 quarts of flowers to make a gallon of lemonade in this dandelion recipe.

Bring the flowers inside and place them in a gallon jar.

Fill the jar with room temperature water and add the juice of 4 lemons.

Add fresh honey to taste, and chill.

You can strain the flowers out after a few hours or just leave them to fall into the glasses when you serve the lemonade.

Dandelion blossoms steeped as tea can help relieve headaches, menstrual cramps, backaches, stomach aches and even depression.

So, not only will this dandelion recipe be a tasty treat, it will be another way to access the healing properties of these beautiful sunny yellow flowers.

Save a glass or two for the rainy spring days that inevitably follow the hot sunny ones, and perhaps you will find your spirits lifted as you drink.

Ingredients :

• 1 cup dandelion petals
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup honey or agave nectar
• Ice cubes
• Lemon slices and fresh dandelion petals for garnish

Instructions :

1. Rinse the dandelion petals thoroughly in cold water to remove any dirt or debris.

2. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil and add the dandelion petals. Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for 20-30 minutes.

3. Remove the pot from heat and let the dandelion mixture cool to room temperature. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer to remove any petals and solids.

4. In a separate pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey or agave nectar. Stir until the sweetener is dissolved.

5. Add the cooled dandelion water to the pitcher with the lemon juice mixture and stir well.

6. Add ice cubes to glasses and pour the dandelion lemonade over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh dandelion petals.

This recipe makes about 6 servings of dandelion lemonade. Each serving contains about 100 calories, depending on the type of sweetener you use.

Not only is dandelion lemonade delicious and refreshing, it's also packed with health benefits. Dandelion is a natural diuretic and can help flush toxins out of the body. It's also high in antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation and protect against chronic diseases.

So the next time you're craving a cool and healthy drink, give this dandelion lemonade recipe a try. Your taste buds and your body will thank you !