Old Fashioned Lemonade
Old Fashioned Lemonade - no fizz, just lemon juice, zest, water and a little sugar for the perfect refreshing summer drink!
Servings 1 .35 ltrs
Ingredients
- 3 large unwaxed or washed lemons
- 130 g granulated sugar
- 750 ml boiling water + 500 ml cold water
- Garnish
- 1 lemon sliced
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Start by placing 500 ml cold water in the fridge to cool.
- Thinly par (slice or peel) the rind off the lemons in strips (trying to avoid as much pith as possible).
- Place the pared lemon strips with the sugar in a heat proof jug and pour on the boiling water.
- Agitate with a wooden spoon to help dissolve the sugar and leave to infuse for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile cut the 3 lemons in half and juice then place in fridge.
- Once the 20 minutes is up remove the parred lemon strips with a slotted spoon (or strain). Add the chilled water and juice.
- Place back in fridge and when ready to serve add the lemon slices and plenty of ice.
- Enjoy!