Thursday, June 10, 2010

Crisp and Refreshing Lemonade

As the warmth turns to heat your bound to need something refreshing to drink. So, sit back relax put your feet up and enjoy some freshly made lemonade!




Ingredients


1 3/4 cups white sugar

8 cups water

1 1/2 cups lemon juice ( 6-7 lemons)
 
 
 
Directions #1 The Old Fashioned Way




1.In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.

2.Remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. In pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water
 
 
Directions  #2 The Modern Way



1.In a med sized bowl add 1 cup water and sugar place in microwave on high for  1-2 min intervals until sugar is dissolved. After cool with ice cubes.

2.Remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. In pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 6 1/2 to 7 cups water ( less water this way because of ice)

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