Lemonade

Updated February 23, 2016

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Lemonade is probably the most refreshing thirst-quencher I can think of for the hot months of July and August. It is something I associate with summers, laziness, reading a book, or doing nothing – a part of civilized life. It should always be made with pure lemon juice and sugar syrup – tangy and not sweet. The tongue should smart with more sour than sweet and the jaw should squeak a little when you drink it.

About6 glasses

CostInexpensive

Easy

Total Timeunder 1 hour

Make Ahead RecipeYes

Kid FriendlyYes

Occasiongame day

Recipe Coursebeverage

Five Ingredients or LessYes

Moodtired

Taste and Texturetangy

Type of Dishnon-alcoholic beverage

Ingredients

1 cup Simple Syrup
Juice of 6 to 7 lemons (1 ½ cups lemon juice)
Soda water (optional)

Instructions

In a pitcher, combine the simple syrup and lemon juice and chill until ready to serve.
Add 3 cups of soda water or ice water to the mixture and pour over ice in tall glasses.

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