Homemade Lemonade — Freshly Squeezed Refreshment at Varenik&Pelmen
Our homemade lemonade is made the old-fashioned way — with real lemons, pure water, and just the right amount of sweetness. No artificial flavours, no concentrates, no preservatives. Just bright, zesty, refreshing lemonade that perfectly complements our Eastern European dumplings, bliny, and syrniky. At Varenik&Pelmen’s London food market stalls, a glass of our homemade lemonade is the ideal way to cool down and refresh your palate between bites.
What Makes Our Lemonade Special
Real Lemons, Real Flavour
We use fresh lemons to make our lemonade. You can taste the difference immediately — there is a brightness, a tanginess, and a natural citrus depth that you simply cannot get from concentrate or artificial lemon flavouring. Every glass is a genuine expression of the fruit itself.
Perfectly Balanced Sweetness
Our lemonade strikes the ideal balance between tart and sweet. It is sweet enough to be refreshing and drinkable, but tart enough to retain the characteristic lemon bite that makes lemonade so invigorating. We avoid the overly sugary approach of many commercial lemonades, letting the lemon flavour be the star.
Why Lemonade Pairs Perfectly with Dumplings
Palate Cleanser
The acidity of lemonade acts as a natural palate cleanser, cutting through the richness of meat pelmeni and creamy vareniki. A sip between bites refreshes your taste buds and prepares them for the next mouthful, making each dumpling taste as good as the first.
Light and Refreshing
On warm market days, a cold glass of lemonade is the perfect counterpoint to a plate of warm, satisfying dumplings. The combination of hot food and cold drink is one of life’s simple pleasures.
Lemonade Around the World
Homemade lemonade is beloved worldwide, and Eastern European versions have their own character — often less sweet than American-style lemonade and more intensely citrusy. Our recipe draws on this tradition, offering a lemonade that is refreshing without being cloying.
A Drink for Everyone
Our lemonade is suitable for all ages and dietary preferences. It is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. It contains no caffeine, making it a great choice for children and anyone avoiding stimulants.
Try our homemade lemonade at our London food market locations. See our full drinks menu.