Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Old Fashioned Homemade Lemonade


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

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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8 comments:

  1. Love a good family recipe, thanks for sharing.

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  2. I 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!

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  3. You’re killing me, Smslls!!!!!!!! It’s so dang hot, and lemonade is my Kryptonite in summer!!!!!!

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  4. This lemonade looks so refreshing, and I love how you mixed the lemons and cherries. Thank you for sharing at Wonderful Wednesday.

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  5. My 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

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  6. Wait until you see the cocktail that I made from this lemonade! Oh, momma, it is going to be my Kryptonite. ;-)

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  7. Nothing like fresh lemonade on a hot day! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party!

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  8. There 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!
    Miz Helen

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