Homemade lemonade is a real treat and so fresh and delicious compared to bought cordial. It's really simple to make and isn't too costly!
Scott made a delicious batch recently so we've been enjoying the benefits while the weathers been good (even though it looks likes its changed now!!)
We tired another version with some mint from the garden as we have too much growing, but it didn't work out as well as the pure lemon!
Scott made a delicious batch recently so we've been enjoying the benefits while the weathers been good (even though it looks likes its changed now!!)
Heres what Scott did:
Ingredients:
500ml lemon juice
The zest of 3 lemons grated finely
2kg castor sugar
1 litre water
2 tbsp citric acid
Method:
Dissolve the sugar with the litre of water and the lemon juice. Simmer gently for for a few minutes. Add the lemon zest and the citric acid. The citric acid makes the lemon flavour 'pop' and I think it also helps preserve the cordial for longer, though i'm not 100% sure about that. If you haven't got any its not too dramatic to leave it out! It still tastes amazing :)
Simmer for another minute or so, then strain the mixture through a sieve or a piece of muslin is you have some.
Place in a sterilised bottle and once opened, keep in the fridge!
The drink is best served 2/3 cordial:water.
I had mine served with ice and a slice of lemon, and a good read of Katy Perry's interview in Elle magazine this month :)
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