My love for lemons goes back. Way back. Way back to the days of when I was a wee lass and had to endure lectures from my dentist about how lemons would ruin my teeth. I, of course, never listened to him. And now that I no longer have dental insurance, I don’t have to listen to him at all. Hah! Wait, that’s not actually funny. Lemons are a staple of my diet, I add lemon juice to everything. I’ll even eat lemons as is, but that makes for awkward stares when out in public. I love, love homemade lemonade. No storebought brand compares, they’re always way too sweet for me. When I make lemonade, I like to err on the sour side. If you prefer a sweeter lemonade, just double the amount of sugar in the recipe.
Tip: Get twice the juice from lemons by microwaving them. It may sound a little silly, but this actually works. Gently poke the skins of the lemons with a fork and place them in a microwave for 20 seconds on high. Then roll them on a cutting board with your hands until the flesh of the lemons begins to soften. Cut and squeeze (or use a juicer) as usual.
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Classic Lemonade
Print this recipeSimple Syrup:
1/2 cup sugar (double the amount for a sweeter lemonade)
1/2 cup water (double the amount if using 1 cup of sugar)For the lemonade:
1 cup lemon juice (about 4 or 5 lemons)
6-8 cups of water (adjust to taste)For serving (optional):
Mint
Lemon slices
StrawberriesPrepare the simple syrup. In a small saucepan, heat water and sugar over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Stir often. Remove from heat and set aside.
Meanwhile, juice the lemons. Add the lemon juice and simple syrup to a pitcher. Stir in 6 cups of water and add up to 2 cups more, if needed. Refrigerate until cold and serve with fresh mint, lemon slices, or strawberries.
Serves 8-10
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Tags: beverage, budget-friendly, easy, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian
