Lemonade is a simple summer tradition that can be enjoyed by the entire family . . . well almost. Baby M isn't quite old enough to enjoy it, yet.
B and G on the other hand, not only love to drink lemonade, but they have fun making it as well.
I have to confess that there is no real science to this recipe or anything. I sort of came up with it when I was pregnant with B. He was born in September and it was a L O N G hot summer that year. I was told that lemon helped to settle stomachs. Well since I spent most of my pregnancy with him feeling rather nauseated, I was willing to try anything to make the feeling go away.
So here you have it my thrown together lemonade!
You'll need:
3 lemons
1 cup of sugar
1 liter of water
a knife
a cutting board
a pitcher
a juicer
What to do:
The steps are pretty simple. My 4 and 6 year old were able to help with most of the process.
1. Wash the lemons
2. Cut the lemons in half {I did this part}. I also like to dig out the big seeds that I can see after cutting the lemons in half.
3. Using a juicer {I'm not sure of the actual name for this tool, but I think you get the picture} turn the lemon halves and squeeze the juice out of them. I started the lemons on the juicer for B and G. When they got as much of the juiced out as they could, I helped to get the remainder out.
The lemons will look like this when all of juice is out of them.
4. Pulp will collect on the top of the juicer. I try to dig as many of the seeds as I am able to find out of the pulp before dumping it in the pitcher. You could choose to leave the pulp out if you'd like. Personally, I think it gives the lemonade more flavor. So I use it.
We got about 1 cup of lemon juice from our 3 lemons.
5. Pour the lemon juice into the pitcher.
6. Add 1 cup of sugar and fill the pitcher with water.
7. Stir it all together.
8. I like to add the remaining lemon halves to the pitcher as well. They add more flavor.
We made some brownies to go along with our lemonade. They were just a bag mix. 1 made from scratch item is enough me{I know, I know, call me lazy!}
Hey brownies are brownies, and the kids still liked them despite the fact that they were a bag mix!
Oh and by the way these are items #24 and #27 from our Summer Activity List.
I have to dig out the big seeds too. They drive me nuts! Looks delicious - I have to admit - I'm a mix girl, myself! Maybe we'll try this this summer!
ReplyDeleteUm yeah those seeds are just YUCKY!
DeleteMixes are the best,right?!
I used to do something similar when we first got married. Then I got pregnant and lemonade was the only thing that I could drink. I haven't really been able to drink it since then. This makes me think I should try. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat is it about lemonade and being pregnant?
DeleteGive it a try, I'll bet the kids will like it. Although, if they are anything like mine you'll need a triple batch!
My children love homemade lemonade too!
ReplyDeleteIt is very yummy!
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