So what do you do with Lemons?
Make lemonade of course!
We are going into the hot days of summer and I can think of nothing better than an ice cold glass of fresh lemonade. When I was growing up, this was a real treat for us. That is, homemade, fresh squeezed lemonade. My mom would cook it on the stove, let it cool then add ice and water and it would be so good! And so much better than the store bought frozen concentrate or the powdered kind.
Delicious & refreshing on a hot summer day.
Here in the deep south, we really do like the summers and there is nothing better than sitting outside on the porch or next to the pool on an afternoon drinking a nice iced cold tall glass of lemonade. Nothing better to cool you off make you feel refreshed!
This lemonade is great to make ahead, take to an outing such as a family reunion or a picnic. And it is wonderful to have on hand to serve friends and guests at your next BBQ!
Below I have included the recipe. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do! If you do make it, let me know. I would love to know how you liked it. 😊
Old
Fashion Lemonade
- 2 cups of freshly squeezed lemons (seeds
removed)
- 2 cups of water
- 2 - 2 1/2 cups of sugar (I like mine
sweeter)
- slices of lemon and/or fresh mint for
garnish
- 2 quarts of ice in a 1 gallon wide mouth
plastic container
Pour water and sugar
into a 2 quart pan and bring to a soft boil, stirring constantly. (This
is to make simple sugar water.) After the sugar is dissolved, add the 2
cups of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Bring back up to a soft boil and
continue to stir for 1 minute. Pour over ice in plastic or glass container, stir
and add water and more ice to make one gallon. Serve in glasses over ice
and garnish with fresh sliced lemons or sprigs of mint.
Makes 1 gallon
of delicious lemonade.
Enjoy!
I thought I would also include a print/downloadable copy for you as well. Just click on the link Old Fashion Lemonade Recipe.
Remember, time flies! Be sure to enjoy
The little things in life!
Missy
Remember, time flies! Be sure to enjoy
The little things in life!
Missy
