Portuguese Lemonade
A spicy sparkling lemonade. You can make this an adult beverage by substituting white Vinho Verde (a young semi-sparkling wine from Portugal) for the carbonated seltzer. CAUTION: Bird's eye chiles are very hot.
SERVES: 6
PREP TIME: 15 Min
METHOD: No-Cook or Other
Ingredients For Portuguese Lemonade
1 red bird's eye chili
7 meyer lemons
1 c honey
2 Tbsp fresh minced cilantro
1 l sparkling water, unflavored (well chilled)
How To Make Portuguese Lemonade
1. Place the chili in a 1 1/2 liter pitcher and crush with a pestle.
2. Slice one lemon and set aside. Juice remaining lemons and pour juice into the pitcher.
3. Warm the honey slightly in a microwave and add to the juice, stirring well. Read More…