{"id":1718,"date":"2023-06-27T10:23:37","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T16:23:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/?p=1718"},"modified":"2023-06-27T10:23:39","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T16:23:39","slug":"cool-off-with-an-old-fashioned-homemade-lemonade-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happysimpleliving.com\/cool-off-with-an-old-fashioned-homemade-lemonade-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Old Fashioned Lemonade Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You will love this classic homemade old fashioned lemonade recipe<\/strong>! The taste is so much better than any commercially made lemonade, with bright, true citrus flavor from fresh lemons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On a hot summer day or whenever you’re thirsty, a glass of old-fashioned homemade lemonade is a wonderfully refreshing way to stay hydrated. It’s the perfect beverage to serve at cookouts, picnics and barbecues, along with favorites like naturally sweet iced tea<\/a>, currant iced tea with honey<\/a>, and iced coffee<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I picked up a can of name-brand frozen lemonade concentrate recently, and noticed that the first ingredient listed was high fructose corn syrup. Lemonade is the classic summertime drink, but the product made from the the can is mostly empty calories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lemons are an excellent source of Vitamin C, but cooking the lemon juice (the process used to make concentrate) destroys about 25% of the Vitamin C. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making your own lemonade with raw lemon juice gives you complete control over the ingredients, and the end result is not only far more delicious, it’s healthier, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll notice that this recipe calls for a pinch of sea salt. That may seem weird, but the salt actually enhances the sweet-sour flavor profile and makes the lemonade taste even better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re curious, try tasting the lemonade before and after you add the salt and see what you think.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fresh and Citrusy:<\/strong> Using freshly squeezed lemon juice ensures that your lemonade is bursting with the bright, tangy flavors of real lemons. The freshness of the ingredients has a pure flavor that store-bought alternatives simply can’t match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Control the Sweetness:<\/strong> Strike the perfect balance between tartness and sweetness, and vary the sugar to your unique taste buds with this real lemonade recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pure and Simple Ingredients:<\/strong> By making your own lemonade with organic lemons, you can avoiding artificial flavors, preservatives, and additives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easy to Make:<\/strong> The simple recipe makes a large batch (about 10 servings) and takes just a few minutes to prepare. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Ingredients Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This fresh lemonade is made from simple ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organic cane sugar<\/strong> – Sugar is what is commonly used in old fashioned lemonade. Feel free to substitute agave nectar, honey, stevia, or your favorite sweetener to taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh-squeezed organic lemon juice<\/strong> – you’ll need a cup of fresh lemon juice for this recipe. The average lemon yields about 3 tablespoons of juice, so you’ll need about 6 large lemons for this recipe plus an extra or two if you want to garnish the glasses with lemon slices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also use Meyer lemons in this old-fashioned lemonade recipe. Since they are slightly sweeter and less tart, you may need to use less sugar to suit your taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A pinch of sea salt<\/strong> – just a tiny pinch (about 1\/8 teaspoon for the whole pitcher) heightens the flavors of this drink. You won’t taste the salt at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ice water and ice<\/strong> – Use the best quality water and ice for the purest flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lemon slices<\/strong> – for garnish. You can also use a vegetable peeler to cut thin strips of lemon peel to garnish the drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh mint sprigs <\/strong>– for garnish and aroma. You can also substitute sprigs of fresh basil or fresh lavender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equipment Needed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what you’ll need to make this refreshing lemonade drink:<\/p>\n\n\n\n