When you travel to France in the summertime, you’re bound to encounter citron pressé or French Lemonade on the menus at classic cafés.
So, I will spare you the trip and give you this Citron Pressé Lavender French Lemonade recipe. Yes, you could call citron pressé lemonade, but you really wouldn’t be doing it justice. You see, there’s a rhythm that comes with this classic French drink.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
In fact, it is really a DIY drink, as all the ingredients are deconstructed since the lemon juice, simple syrup, and water arrive separately, and you mix it to your liking. On my latest trip to France, I explored Provence and the Rhone River area and loved how classic French it was.
French Lemonade Recipe Ingredients
These are the ingredients that you’ll need to make this recipe:
For The Lavender Simple Syrup:
- Granulated sugar
- Dried culinary lavender buds
For The Lemonade:
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Chilled sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Thinly sliced lemons
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FAQ
Where did the term citron presse come from?
What is lemonade in France?
Is lemonade good for you?
What ingredients are in lemon juice?
What is a good citron cocktail?
The use of Absolut Citron vodka enhances the citrus flavors, and fresh lime juice adds a nice tartness. If you’re looking for a classic Citron Cocktail that is sure to impress, the Cosmopolitan is definitely worth a try.
Can you call citron pressé a lemonade?
Yes, you could call citron pressé, lemonade, but you really wouldn’t be doing it justice. You see there’s a rhythm that comes with this classic French drink. In fact it is really a DIY drink as all the ingredients are deconstructed since the lemon juice, simple syrup, and water arrive separately and you mix it to your liking.
How do you make a lemon juice drink?
Order it in a café and you’ll get a glass of freshly squeezed lemon juice, a shaker of sugar, cold water and a few ice cubes. Sprinkle in some sugar, stir, add water et voilà, a refreshing drink for summer or anytime. Serves 1. INGREDIENTS: 1 lemon superfine sugar water + ice cubes PREPARATION: Squeeze the lemon. Strain the juice into a tall glass.
How do you make a citron pressé?
Make A Citron Pressé: Add some lemon juice to the bottom of a Tom Collins glass and add a spoonful (about 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon depending on your taste) of simple syrup. Top with sparkling water, stir and taste, adding more syrup or lemon as you desire. Add ice, garnish with thinly sliced lemon and lavender then serve.