Description
Fresh lemonade is all that is lovely about summer. Learn to infuse this favorite with the best fruits and your nostalgic homespun joy will increase twofold.
Ingredients
Units
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 cups boiled water
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 or 4 lemons)
- 1/2 cup fruit puree (See options below)
Instructions
- Before juicing the lemons, rub the skin aggressively with 1/2 cup of granulated sugar. This will release the natural oils in the lemon skin and perfume the sugar for the simple syrup.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of recently boiled water with perfumed granulated sugar to create a simple syrup. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Set aside.
- Combine the remaining 3 cups of water, lemon juice and simple syrup in a pitcher. Stir. Place in the refrigerator and keep chilled until ready to serve.
- While lemonade is chilling, assemble chosen fruit purée.
- Add puree to lemonade and chill mixture longer if necessary. Pour over ice and serve with complementary herbs if desired—we recommend a sprig of rosemary in each glass.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Drink, Lemonade, Virgin