Looking for the perfect lemonade to quench your summertime thirst? I think this is it!
After years of squeezing lemons into lemonade, I finally figured out that the secret to the perfect lemonade isn't just the ratio of lemon juice to sugar, but the method of mixing the two! Making a "simple syrup" is the real secret ~ here's how...
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water (for syrup)
1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
4 cups cold water
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, heat your sugar and 1 cup of water until the sugar is completely dissolved.
2. While your sugar is dissolving, squeeze your lemons (4-6 lemons will produce 1 cup of juice).
(I also include the pulp squeezed from the lemons.)
3. Pour your simple syrup (cooked sugar water) and fresh lemon juice into a pitcher.
4. Add 4 cups of cold water (you can reduce this for a sweeter lemonade, and conversely, more for a weaker lemonade).5. Pour a tall glass over ice, take a sip, and enjoy!
Aaaahhhh! Refreshing. The perfect mix of tart and sweet!
Hope you're all keeping cool through these heat-filled, summer days!
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15 comments:
Great tips Cindy.
Looks so delicious. Il be making this.
Chris
I wonder if that is the secret to good cucumber lemonade too? We had a restaurant here that served cucumber lemonade that is now gone. I've tried to make it but its just not the same.
There's not much in this world more refreshing than fresh lemonade! Too bad I can't have it anymore since I'm on a no sugar diet!
Hugs,
Meri
I always make simple syrups for my iced teas also!
Just moved into our dream home with a lemon and lime tree im back I will be using this.
I have been on a lemonade kick since I got pregnant with my son Wyatt last summer. I think it's a permanent craving, because he's 3 months old and I am still craving it :)
Oh how I wish I had a glass full right now! Going to the store to buy lemons to make me some!
Hugs
Donna
I will have to try it out. I love lemon anything.....maybe I'll try it out this weekend.
Ciao bella.
Creative Carmelina
It cooled down drastically at last! I'm a fan of frozen ice and homemade lemonade in the ice shaver would be a great dessert!
I didn't know this! Sounds delicious :)
Blessings,
Marcia
I Love PIE.... and lemon, too. I am a follower.
That sounds delightful!
Ahhh - wonderful way to savor the last days of summer. Lovin' lemons here : )
Cute as always...in your darling little apron! Oh...that lemonade looks soooo good!
Smiles,
Carolynn xo
Oh this lemonade looks so delicious and refreshing! Thanks for sharing the recipe!!
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