Orange and clove lemonade

Natural homemade lemonade is not just a refreshing drink — it is a beverage that helps quench thirst, withstand hot weather, and maintain the body’s optimal hydration balance. Unlike store-bought sodas, it does not contain artificial colors, flavors, stabilizers, preservatives, or other low-value additives. Instead, it is rich in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients essential for healthy and complete metabolism.

Orange and clove lemonade is especially appreciated by lovers of spicy and aromatic beverages. Adding clove buds not only enhances its flavor but also significantly increases its health benefits. Cloves contain a high amount of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), one of the most powerful immune-supporting compounds that helps the human body respond to negative external influences. They are also rich in essential oils known for their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

In addition, cloves contain eugenol — a highly active compound with strong analgesic and antiseptic effects. Consuming this spice may support digestion, help speed up metabolism, and reduce inflammatory processes, including chronic inflammation..

CraftOil offers organic, 100% natural cloves harvested in environmentally clean regions, without preservative treatment and stored under ideal conditions. We package our cloves on the day your order is placed in convenient plastic containers, seal them airtight, and immediately ship them to any location in Ukraine and worldwide.

Our cloves are perfect for making lemonade, as well as marinades, gravies, sauces, and more. To learn more about their benefits and ways to use them, submit a request on our website.

Ingredients

For spicy orange and clove lemonade (6 servings), you will need:

• 2.5 liters of water (still mineral water or boiled and cooled water);
• 1 large orange;
• 250 g of sugar (you can use slightly less);
• 1 tablespoon of citric acid (or freshly squeezed juice of 2 lemons);
• 8–10 clove buds;

Step-by-step preparation

Wash the orange, pour boiling water over it, and cut it into medium-sized pieces (in any shape).

Place the sugar, citric acid, and orange pieces into a blender bowl. Blend on low speed for 3–4 minutes. Then transfer the mixture into a pitcher or another suitable container, add water and cloves, stir well, and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Lemonade is traditionally served chilled. For individual servings, you can add ice cubes, a sprig of mint, and/or a slice of lemon to each glass.

Notes:

This drink contains only about 46 kcal per 100 grams, so it can be enjoyed even by those following a diet or carefully monitoring their nutritional intake.

Besides cloves, you can add a pinch of ground ginger to the lemonade — it will enhance the aroma and make the slightly sour flavor more pronounced.

Cloves, ginger, and many other spices and seasonings are always available for order from the Ukrainian online store CraftOil.іл.