- Wipe unpeeled lemons and dice, being careful not to lose any juice.
- Put the diced lemons into a jug together with the sugar.
- Pour on boiling water and leave for 15-30 minutes until strong without becoming bitter.
- Strain.
- Put the mint into a serving jug with ice and the slices of lemon and leave to cool for an hour before serving.
Old Fashioned Traditional Lemonade Recipe
Refreshing recipe for homemade lemonade, what's more refreshing on a hot summer's day?
Ingredients
| 3 | Unwaxed lemons |
| 3 tbsp | Sugar |
| 1.1 ltrs (2pts) | Water, freshly drawn then boiled |
| 1 | sprig Mint, freshly picked is ideal (I prefer apple mint to spearmint for this) |
| 1 Glass full | Ice cubes(optional) |
| 1 or 2 | Extra slices lemon (optional) |
Method
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