Is there anything better than an ice cold fresh squeezed lemonade in the summertime.
Here is a perfect recipe to make fresh squeezed lemonade. I look forward to hearing how you like it!
So gather your supplies and be sure to use a clear pitcher for lemonade,because it’s so pretty with lemons floating about.
INGREDIENTS
1½ cup Sugar
7-8 lemons
lemon zest
water
NOTES/INSTRUCTIONS
Wash Lemons well
Zest two lemons and set aside
Place 2 cups of water, lemon zest and sugar in sauce pan
Heat until sugar is dissolved. Do not boil
Strain sugar solution into pitcher
Squeeze juice from all lemons – should be approx. 1 cup of juice
Add juice to pitcher
Fill with water until pitcher is full – 1 quart of Lemonade
Stir before serving – keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
THE SECRET INGREDIENT
This is truly the secret to making the perfect fresh lemonade. It’s so simple, just zest two of the lemons and up the flavor! I do recommend a very fine grater to get a fine zest.
Next just add your zest to 2 cups of water and your sugar. Heat until the sugar dissolves.
Last and Most Important Step for Perfect Fresh Lemonade Recipe
Then you want to strain the mixture before adding to your pitcher. If you skip this step, you may not have perfect lemonade:)
Summer is the perfect time of year to lounge on the front porch or next to the pool, kick your feet up and sip an ice-cold lemonade!
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