My no-fail yearly summer treat is making homemade lemonade. I discovered this recipe many moons ago while watching a childhood show 'Zoom' on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) (yes, I am a nineties child), which was my preferred station growing up. It was a great show for the fact that it encouraged children to be curious and engaged with the world through a variety of topics, and included science experiments, and my favourite, Cafe Zoom, where kids would make their own recipes with instructions to replicate at home. I remember being proud as a peacock making my very own lemonade that even impressed my mom...
Many years later, this recipe has become a family favourite and a summer must have. Simple to make, and refreshing, it is a go-to in the hot summer months. I LOVE pulp in my juice, so I keep the lemon pulp in the recipe to add more flavour, but it is entirely up to you. You can even freeze the lemonade for ice cubes if you want to bring it outside in the heat, which is much better than diluting it with normal ice cubes.
Accompany the lemonade with a nice picnic lunch or a scrumptious dessert, or just sip a cool glass while reading your favourite summer book (mine is the White Princess by Philippa Gregory!).
Serve with a slice of lemon, mint, or some berries for a splash of colour, and easy peasy lemon squeesy! A drink to impress your guests, or just yourself!
Easy Peasy Homemade Lemonade
Makes approx. 2L
Easy Peasy Homemade Lemonade
Makes approx. 2L
Ingredients:
1 cup of fresh lemon juice (approx. 4 lemons)
6 cups of water
1 cup of sugar, plus additional to taste
1. Juice lemons and place the juice in a pitcher. Add the pulp of the lemons if you prefer (I do!).
2. Add 6 cups of water.
3. Add 1 cup of sugar, plus additional to taste depending on your preferences and the level of tartness of the lemons.
4. Stir together and chill for at least 2 hours.
5. Serve with a fresh slice of lemon, lemonade ice cubes, mint, or fresh berries.
Stay cool!
