It was only on rare occasions that my mother would make
lemonade. I think the reason being was that it contained a decent amount of
sugar, and she was afraid she would drink the entire pitcher. Yep, it was that
good. But, considering the nutrition in the fresh lemon juice, I can’t help but
think that offsets any negative aspects the sugar can bring. And, hey, with
this hot weather we need to stay hydrated, right? I can’t think of a better way
in which to do that than by drinking healthy quantities of this refreshing beverage.
Old Fashioned Homemade Lemonade
1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (I used Melissa’s Meyer lemons*)
1 cup Sugar
4 cups water, divided
1 cup Sugar
4 cups water, divided
Make simple syrup by placing 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water into a medium sauce pan. Bring
to a boil over medium/high heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is
completely dissolved. Set aside to cool.
Add lemon juice and simple syrup to pitcher. Stir to blend.
Add remaining 3 cups water, and stir until well mixed. Refrigerate at
least 1 hour to chill. Pour into a tall glass (I like these) and enjoy!
Garnish as you see fit.
If you’d like to make pink lemonade for the kids, stir in a half
cup of maraschino cherry juice, and garnish with some cherries.
*Meyer lemons are sweeter than regular lemons
and will give your lemonade an excellent taste. I highly recommend using these
whenever you make a sweet drink.
Another equally refreshing drink is this Lime Cordial.
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Love a good family recipe, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI figured you would use your Meyer lemons. 😊 Mom used to make “real” lemonade but I have no idea how she did it. I will save your recipe for sure!
ReplyDeleteYou’re killing me, Smslls!!!!!!!! It’s so dang hot, and lemonade is my Kryptonite in summer!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis lemonade looks so refreshing, and I love how you mixed the lemons and cherries. Thank you for sharing at Wonderful Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteMy mother used to make lemonade on a hot summer day and we would sit outside ( we had no air conditioning and neither did the neighbors) and drink it and share with neighbors- Your homemade lemonade recipe brings back pleasant memories
ReplyDeleteWait until you see the cocktail that I made from this lemonade! Oh, momma, it is going to be my Kryptonite. ;-)
ReplyDeleteNothing like fresh lemonade on a hot day! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party!
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like a great glass of homemade lemonade! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday!
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen