Freshly Squeezed Lemonade

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Over Labor Day weekend, I went to a lovely little picnic with some great friends. It was a beautiful end of summer day and I wanted to bring something refreshing to drink. I bought a bunch of lemons and whipped up some freshly squeezed lemonade.

I was a bit naive about how much lemonade I’d get from my big stack of lemons. After squeezing 10 lemons, my pitcher was still only about 2/3 full. But this lemonade was definitely worth the effort. It just tastes like summertime dancing around in your mouth.

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Freshly Squeezed Lemonade

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients:

For the simple syrup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar

For the Lemonade
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 5 lemons)
1 1/2 cups water

Directions:

First, prepare the simple syrup by heating the sugar and water over medium heat just until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

Pour lemon juice into a small pitcher and add 1 1/2 cups water.

Pour the simple syrup into the pitcher and stir.

Taste for sweeteness/tartness and add additional sugar or water, if desired.

Add ice to individual glasses and serve.

Recipe adapted from Confections of a Foodie Bride

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8 Responses to “Chocolate Covered Strawberries”

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Sophie — January 27, 2010 at 2:00 pm

Your strawberries are beautiful! I like to add a little salt to my chocolate…it really brings out the flavor! There are perfect for V-day 🙂 I made your crustless quiche last night…to die for!! Thanks for the recipe.
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oneordinaryday — January 27, 2010 at 2:28 pm

Very pretty. I kind of like them on a stick! It would be a fun way to serve them.
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Jeanette — January 28, 2010 at 1:36 am

Just lovely. I want them on a stick too! Anything on a stick is better!
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themilkmanswife — January 28, 2010 at 2:53 am

Beautiful! Chocolate covered strawberries are a favorite of mine. What a great idea putting them upright in foam so they don’t grow feet! I’m going to try that the next time I make them. 🙂
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cookbookshelf — January 28, 2010 at 5:51 pm

What a great idea! Makes them absolutely perfect!
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Maryanna — January 28, 2010 at 8:35 pm

These strawberries are beautiful! What a great idea to put a stick in them for display.
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nutmegnanny — January 31, 2010 at 8:42 pm

I love chocolate covered strawberries. The little white chocolate swirl makes them really fun 🙂
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