Warm
weather calls for cool and refreshing beverages.
Homemade Lemonade is a classic that is best when freshly made. Check
out these
refreshing recipes for Lemonade. Let us know what
you think!
Makes: 4-6
servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (4-6 large lemons)
- ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice ( 2-3 oranges)
- 3 cups cold water
- 1 lemon sliced
- Ice
Instructions:
Make
Simple syrup: bring 1/2 cup water to a simmer and add sugar
stirring occasionally over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove
from
heat and let cool.
Combine
the lemon and orange juice with the simple syrup in a
pitcher and stir in the 3 cups of cold water. Taste, and add more water
if needed.
Add
the lemon slices to the pitcher. Put ice in tall glasses and
serve lemonade over ice.
Add
more Flavors to Lemonade ……
Fruity
Lemonade
Fresh
berries or stone fruits add a delightful pop of flavor —
as well as gorgeous color —to lemonade. Toss 1 cup sliced fruit with 1
tablespoon sugar. Mash with a fork and set aside for 15 minutes. When
ready,
swirl macerated fruit into the lemonade. To serve, pour fruity lemonade
over
ice and garnish with sliced fruit and a lemon slice.
Herbal Lemonade
Makes
6-8
servings
- 6
organic lemons, juiced
- 1/2
cup raw local honey (or more to taste)
- 2
quarts filtered water
- 2
oz. fresh dill
- 2
oz. fresh mint
- 3 - 5 sprigs rosemary
- Ice
- Edible
flowers to garnish
Bring
2 quarts of water to a boil and add honey. When honey is dissolved,
refrigerate
until cool.
Juice
the lemons and remove seeds
In
a container, add the cool honey water, lemon juice and herbs (muddle
the herbs
to release their flavor)
Refrigerate
for 2 hours and serve Herbal Lemonade over ice.
Garnish
with edible orchids. Enjoy!
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