Old-Fashioned Lemonade

      This is how lemonade was traditionally made in the 1800s, and you can still make it today! The process is simple and results in a refreshingly delicious drink.

Submitted by: Aunt Suzie
Prep Time: 45 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 5 lemons
• 1 ¼ cups white sugar
• 1 ¼ quarts water

Directions:

1. Prepare the lemons: Start by peeling the rinds from the 5 lemons and cutting them into ½-inch slices. Set the peeled lemons aside for later.

2. Mix the sugar and lemon rinds: Place the lemon rinds in a bowl and sprinkle the sugar over them. Let this sit for about one hour to allow the sugar to absorb the lemon oils.

3. Boil the water: In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, pour the hot water over the sugared lemon rinds. Let the mixture cool for about 20 minutes, then remove the rinds.

4. Juice the lemons: Squeeze the juice from the peeled lemons into a separate bowl. Strain the juice to remove any seeds or pulp, and pour it into the sugar mixture. Stir everything well.

5. Chill and serve: Transfer the lemonade to a pitcher and refrigerate. Serve with ice cubes for a cool, refreshing drink.

Enjoy this timeless, homemade lemonade with friends and family!

Editor’s Note:
The nutrition information includes the full lemon, though the amount of lemon consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 269
• Total Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Sodium: 13mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 77g
• Dietary Fiber: 6g
• Sugars: 62g
• Protein: 2g
• Vitamin C: 104mg
• Calcium: 92mg
• Iron: 1mg
• Potassium: 200mg