Make the most of our local medicinal herbs and plants with creative and nutritious recipes straight out of Africa. This aloe vera lemonade makes the most refreshing summer drink!

SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 15 min

INGREDIENTS
⅔ cup aloe vera juice
1½ cups mineral water
¼ cup honey/agave syrup
1 cup lemon juice
Fresh mint
Lemon slices

METHOD
1. Stir the aloe vera juice and water together in a jug.
2. Dissolve the honey or agave syrup in the lemon juice, and mix through the aloe juice and water.
3. Refrigerate and serve with fresh mint and lemon slices.

Recipe & styling: Amerae Vercueil
Photography: Samantha Pinto // HMimages.co.za