by Mark J.
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August 31, 2005

Old Fashioned Lemonade Recipe

June 11, 2007 02:39 PM EDT (Updated: June 11, 2007 02:40 PM EDT)
views: 687 | rating: 10/10 (11 votes) | comments: 17

fileId:3096224744155402;size:inter;You know how there are some things that you keep buying at the store because you "think" you need them? I opened my crisper drawer the other day to see 5 lemons staring me in the face. So, taking a cue from life I made lemonade. You'll need:

 

 

5 lemons

1 orange

1 lime

3/4 to 1 cup sugar

 

Here's a juicing tip, let your fruit come to room temperature before juicing, you'll get more of the juice. Juice all the fruits and add the sugar. Add enough water to make 64 ounces and stir until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate and enjoy. Add a shot of vodka for a grown up summer cocktail. I like mine on the tart side so if you like it sweet go with one cup sugar. My grandma would be proud.
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Comments: 17

Luke Taylor Jun 11, 2007, 2:43pm EDT
Excellent -- gonna have to try this recipe. Thanks for posting!
Marilyn C. Jun 11, 2007, 2:45pm EDT
good receipe, also, a squeeze of lemon in your water helps you to absorbe better, making it wise to add a little to your H20 when dieting.
♯ ♪ Jun 11, 2007, 2:52pm EDT
Rolling the fruit on a cutting board will make them easier to juice as well. I only make fresh lemonade now. I can control the amount of sugar I use (which is slightly less than in your recipe.) Why go back to canned?
Chris nice Jun 11, 2007, 2:54pm EDT
nice!
Stephanie C. Jun 11, 2007, 3:14pm EDT
Yummy ! Thanks for sharing. I love things with a taste of lime !! Mmmmm
Diana Raabe Jun 11, 2007, 3:27pm EDT
Hmm, sounds different! I never would have thought to throw juice from an orange in there. I made a lemon/lime centerpiece for a party we had this past weekend - now I know just what to do with all that fruit!
Katrina Hall Jun 11, 2007, 3:30pm EDT
Looks great, Mark! I too like the mix of citrus you chose....gotta try it sometime!
Gary Fischbach Jun 11, 2007, 4:12pm EDT
LOTS OF PULP. Scrape the insides out and chop or mash very finely.
Madame Donna C. Jun 11, 2007, 4:28pm EDT
Lemonade is always a great summertime refresher. Yours sounds really tasty.
Sonia M. Jun 11, 2007, 11:02pm EDT
This one sounds good! Another tip for getting more juice from a lemon or lime,,,,zap in the microwave for just a few seconds.... Careful, the juice will be hot!
Kevin Weeks Jun 12, 2007, 7:11pm EDT
Mark,
At this time of year I often go through a pitcher of lemonaid in a day. Always freshly made because that commercial stuff from concentrate makes my throat feel slimey.
Joan W. Jun 17, 2007, 6:29pm EDT
Make a simple syrup using a half cup of sugar and a half cup of water. Bring to a boil until the sugar melts. The syrup blends right in with the juice much better than plain sugar.
Chris A. Jun 20, 2007, 10:34am EDT
Has anyone tried this using stevia as a sweetener?
Lucky Stars Jun 21, 2007, 9:17pm EDT
Thanks Mark. I've never tried it with an orange but I love limes even more than lemons.
☀ Aunt Shanny Aug 24, 2007, 3:08pm EDT
Mmmm!!!
Shelbia C. Nov 3, 2008, 10:05pm EST
sounds good
karen h. Jan 3, 2009, 1:04am EST
thanks for posting this

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