Katie's Lemonade recipe TNT

[Katie H]

It's that time of the year again. Nothing like an icy cold glass of lemonade to chase away the heat.

KATIE’S LEMONADE​

(Serves 6)

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1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, including pulp (remove seeds)
¾ cup granulated sugar
4 cups spring water
2 lemons

Slice one of the lemons very, very thin (seeds removed) and set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and ¾ cup of the water. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and you are left with a simple syrup. Remove from heat and stir in the thinly sliced lemon. Cover and refrigerate until fully chilled.

To serve, strain the chilled lemon syrup into a large pitcher, add the lemon juice, remaining water and the second lemon that has been cut into ¼-inch slices. Stir well and pour over ice.

 

[Barb L.]

This sounds so refreshing - thanks for posting !
Lol, my friend likes a little vodka in hers !!

 

[Constance]

That would sure be tasty with a shot of Malibou Rum.

 

[CherryRed]

Mmmm that sounds great!

 

[Marg]

Best Lemonade (Kathe's)

Your lemonade sounds delicious and would be even better mixed with White Vermouth. It's a perfect summer drink and a thirst quencher. Try it!

 

[Half Baked]

LOL, I was mentally adding the vodka when I read the title.

 

[baking fool]

is this lemonade really light? i don't usually go for lemonade because it tends to always be heavy & phlegmy.

 

[Half Baked]

Bleck! I can honestly say I've never had

heavy & phlegmy

lemonade.

 

[Katie H]

I'm not sure what you mean about heavy and phlegmy. I like it but, then, I'm obviously partial to it. You might get a better evaluation from legend_018. She's made it a couple of times and has had good things to say about it.

 

[baking fool]

i mean thick & syrupy

 

[Turando]

Hi Katie - that sounds nice It's summer here (45-50C) and I love lemon drinks so I might try it out soon when I get some lemons.

 

[legend_018]

I loved it!!! Although I tried doubling it the 2nd time I made it. Something was wrong. Too sugary or something. Is this the type of recipe that can be doubled? Do you actually double "everything"?

 

[Katie H]

Never had a problem doubling the recipe. You have to be sure you make a "real" simple syrup, plus lemons vary as to how tart they are. Lemons are the only variable I can think of. If it's too sweet, try using less of the simple syrup.

 

[jpmcgrew]

is this lemonade really light? i don't usually go for lemonade because it tends to always be heavy & phlegmy.

Happens to me to.Since I was A little girl it tastes great but makes me really phlegmy as well so I avoid it.I know it sounds gross but Im glad you brought it up now I know Im not the only one.Wonder why that happens?

 

[jpmcgrew]

Not to gross you guys out but phlegmy means it causes a back up in the back of my throat of mucous(sp?) its really a pain cause it wont swallow down for hours maybe its an allergic reaction but I have no problems with lemons in any other recipe.Baking Fool?Is that what happens to you?

 

[baking fool]

yeah it's pretty much like that. lemonade is supposed to be refreshing & it isn't if it's thick & syrupy with a really strong flavour. (imho)

 

[BrianMorin]

Thanks for a nice recipe. The change is more out of necessity than anything else...

1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, including pulp (remove seeds)
¾ cup granulated sugar (or the equivalent in Stevia for those of us who have problems with sugar.) Life Just Got A Whole Lot Sweeter
4 cups spring water
2 lemons

It's that time of the year again. Nothing like an icy cold glass of lemonade to chase away the heat.

KATIE’S LEMONADE​

(Serves 6)

​

1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, including pulp (remove seeds)
¾ cup granulated sugar
4 cups spring water
2 lemons

Slice one of the lemons very, very thin (seeds removed) and set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and ¾ cup of the water. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and you are left with a simple syrup. Remove from heat and stir in the thinly sliced lemon. Cover and refrigerate until fully chilled.

To serve, strain the chilled lemon syrup into a large pitcher, add the lemon juice, remaining water and the second lemon that has been cut into ¼-inch slices. Stir well and pour over ice.