Lime and Lemonade
Lime and Lemonade is a refreshing citrus drink made with fresh limes, lemons, sugar, water and ice cubes. The Thermomix TM7 blends everything into a silky, zesty lemonade in minutes, extracting maximum flavour from the whole fruit. Ideal for summer parties, barbecues or a quick cooling drink on a warm day.
About this recipe
Lime and Lemonade Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate homemade citrus drink, and one of the easiest lemonade recipes you will make in your all-in-one kitchen machine. Fresh limes and lemons are blended whole with sugar, water and ice cubes, releasing the fragrant oils from the zest and the sharp juice from the flesh in one single step. The result is a bright, tangy lemonade with a silky consistency and a lively lime aroma that no bottled cordial can match. This quick drink is perfect for summer barbecues, children's parties or a relaxing afternoon on the terrace, and it takes only minutes from fridge to glass. Because the TM7 blends the fruit so finely, you keep all the natural flavour without squeezing fruit by hand, and clean-up is simply a matter of rinsing the mixing bowl. Make a jug in the morning and it will be chilled and ready to serve by lunchtime.
Preparation tips
- Wash the limes and lemons thoroughly before blending, as the whole fruit goes into the mixing bowl and any wax residue on the peel will end up in your lemonade.
- Taste the lemonade after blending and adjust the balance: an extra squeeze of lime sharpens it, while a spoonful of sugar softens the tartness of the lemons.
- For a clear, pulp-free lime and lemonade, pour the blended mixture through a fine sieve into a jug, then serve over fresh ice cubes with a mint sprig.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free mojito style: add a handful of fresh mint leaves and a splash of sparkling water to the lime and lemonade, then serve over ice cubes for a festive mocktail.
- Seasonal berry version: blend a handful of strawberries or raspberries with the limes and lemons for a pink summer lemonade with a softer, fruitier sweetness.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grating the zest of whole limes directly in the mixing bowl releases fragrant citrus oils for a deeper lemonade aroma.
- Weighing the sugar straight into the bowl lets you fine-tune the sweetness of your lemonade without extra cups or guesswork.
- Chopping the lemons and ice cubes together creates an instantly chilled, fine blend with no manual squeezing or crushing.
- Mixing the fruit, sugar and water into a uniform drink in seconds saves lengthy stirring until every sugar crystal dissolves.
- Grinding the sugar before adding the citrus produces finer crystals that dissolve quickly for a silky-smooth lemonade texture.
Ingredients
- sugar
- ice cubes
- lemons
- lime
- water