My Recipes
Lemonade
Classic fresh-squeezed lemonade with a simple syrup base, bright enough to drink straight and strong enough to stand up to a shot of vodka or tequila.
Simple lemonade. Serve with a shot of vodka (chili pepper vodka is great!), tequila, or rum.
Ingredients
- 420ml (1¾ cups) granulated sugar
- 360ml (1½ cups) fresh squeezed lemon juice (~ 8 to 10 medium lemons)
- 240ml (1 cup) + 1680ml (7 cups) cold water
Preparation
Simple Syrup
- In a small sauce pan, combine the first 240ml (1 cup) of water with sugar.
- Stir occasionally over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a full boil.
- Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
Squeeze Lemons
- Render 360ml (1½ cups) of lemon juice.
- Strain.
- Chill until ready to use.
Combine
- Combine simple syrup, lemon juice, and remaining 1680ml (7 cups) cold water.
- Chill until ready to serve.