Ribena Iced Lemonade

Ribena was one of those drinks that was super popular when I was a kid. This easy and refreshing drink literally takes only a few minutes to make, and is the perfect way to end the summer.

Ribena is a blackcurrant-based soft drink, or sometimes you may find it as a concentrated version – which is what we’re using today in this recipe. I know blackcurrants are rarely found in our regular grocery stores, but they have this tangy and sweet taste that is similar to blackberries and raspberries, but sweeter with a slight earthy taste. Ribena is largely found in Hong Kong and even the UK, as it was in fact, originated from the UK. Sadly, I can never find it at many grocery stores here in Canada, BUT I was able to find it in Walmart and in a Chinese grocery store (and yes, it is the real thing with the same real labels, packaging, taste, and it’s produced in Canada).

Mix the Ribena concentrate with some sliced lemon and sparkling water, and you get a fizzy, sweet, and refreshing drink to cool off. I would say it’s the drink of the summer.

Ingredients

• 2 slices of lemon
• Ice
• 1-2 tbsp of Ribena concentrate (adjust to your desired sweetness level)
• Sparkling water

Instructions

1. Slice up your lemon and place in your serving cup. Use a straw to “poke” the lemon for it to release its juices.
2. Add ice to the cup.
3. Pour in the Ribena concentrate and sparkling water.
4. Mix well and enjoy!

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