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Sage Lacto-fermented Lemonade

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Ingredients 5 ingredients

  1. 1 lemon
  2. 2 tablespoons sugar
  3. 1 cup water
  4. Lemonade
  5. Agave nectar

Possible health benefits

General information, not medical advice.

  1. Lemon High in vitamin C · Source of protein

    High in vitamin C · 53 mg per 100 g, 66% of the reference intake per 100 g

    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
    11 more authorised claims
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
    • Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
    • Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
    • Vitamin C increases iron absorption.

    Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet

    Source of protein · 1.1 g per 100 g, 15% of the energy from protein

    • Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
    • Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
    • Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

    Nutrients per 100 g of “Lemons, raw, without peel”, USDA FoodData Central.

Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).

Cook safely

Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.

  • Boiling water and steam. Turn pan handles inward, away from the edge of the hob. Lift lids away from you, and pour hot water away from your body: steam burns too.
  • Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.

Method

  1. Chances are, you have never had sage in a beverage, let alone lemonade.
  2. Before I lose your attention, hear me out.
  3. Sage is not only great in cooking savory foods, it also brings wonderful flavor to beverages.
  4. The subtle earthy flavor with the crisp, sweet lemonade is very drinkable and refreshing.
  5. While there are plenty of beverages in this book that are an “acquired taste,” the herb-filled ones like this sage lemonade definitely are not, contrary to what one might think.
  6. Sage contains Vitamin K and is a natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, and studies have shown regular intake of sage boosts memory.
  7. e 1 cup water e 10 sage leaves, chopped e Juice of 1 lemon e 2 tablespoons sugar or agave nectar e 4 cups lacto-fermented lemonade (page 91) 1.
  8. In a saucepan, bring the water and sage leave to a boil.
  9. 2.
  10. Remove from heat, add sugar, and stir to dissolve.
  11. Allow mixture to sit at room temperature at least 10 minutes to allow the sage flavor to infuse.
  12. 3.
  13. Pour the liquid into a container and refrigerate until cold.
  14. 4.
  15. Once the mixture has cooled all the way, strain the liquid into a pitcher, discarding the sage leaves.
  16. 5.
  17. Add the lacto-fermented lemonade to the pitcher and stir to combine.
  18. 6.
  19. Enjoy immediately or pour into sealable bottles and save for up to one week.

Plating

Cookware for this recipe

  • Saucepan
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon
  • Sieve