Lemonade is just one of those things that signifies summer in my brain.
I don’t think I ever get a hankering for a glass of lemonade until June hits.
And then it’s all I can think about.
Slightly sweet, slightly sour and completely delicious.
I found myself with a 2 pound bag of organic lemons on my counter…
They may or may not have been an impulse buy.
Regardless, there they sat and as I thought through different recipes I could make with them (including a re-make of these raspberry lemonade cupcakes) it suddenly hit me.
Life had given me lemons…so why was I trying to make anything other than simple fresh lemonade?
And so that’s what I did!
And let me tell you, if you think store-bought lemonade is delicious, just wait until you try fresh-squeezed.
It’s unbelievable.
Fresh Summertime Lemonade
Makes 4-6 glasses
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
- 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice (12 organic lemons)
- 5 cups cold water
Directions:
- Bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil.
- Add sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Transfer mixture to a large mason jar.
- Stir in lemon rind, lemon juice, and 5 cups water.
- Chill.
- Serve over ice; garnish with fresh lemon slices
I just love the color! Yellow is my favorite 🙂 I remember selling lemonade when I was younger haha
Haha me too!! Those were the days…
I can’t stand store bought lemonade but homemade is so delicious!
Agreed! This was my first time making it and I don’t think I’ll ever go back!
gah I am dying for a giant lemonade now!!
I wish I could pass this to you through the computer!
Amazing photo, Cait! I don’t even really LIKE lemonade and now I want some.
Haha – I love that! 🙂 Thanks Claire!
Aaannnddd now I’m thirsty.
Haha – we really need to figure out this sharing-through-the-computer thing!
This looks incredibly refreshing for these hot summer days!
Totally! It hits the spot! 🙂
I absolutely am obsessed with your mason jars and the presentation! What sizes are these mason jars?
Thank you! They were $1-$3 at Michael’s! The smaller ones are 5 oz. and the larger are 42 oz I believe 🙂
YUM! I sure do love me some lemonade in the summer time. 🙂
Can’t beat it! 🙂
What a perfect summertime drink! Love it!!!
Thanks Liz! And the best part is it’s super easy!
YUM! You take the best pictures!!! 🙂
Aw thanks Kelly 🙂
Nothing beats HOMEMADE lemonade, especially in the dead of summer. It’s so perfect!
Agreed. I can’t believe this is the first time I’ve ever made it!
Girl! I made the blondies and they were a hit! Time to find more inspirations from you!
Oh yay! I’m so glad to hear that!! 🙂
I wish the lemonade stand kids made this kind – lol
Haha I know right?! We used to use a powder mix I’m pretty sure…
These are such great pictures!
Thanks Molly 🙂
WOW! What a quality summer treat! LOVED IT!
Yay! I’m so happy! 🙂
Does your blog have a contact page? I’m having a tough time locating it but, I’d like to
shoot you an email. I’ve got some ideas for your blog you might be interested in hearing. Either way, great website and I look forward to seeing it expand over time.
Yup! At the very top on the far right hand side of the page where it says “contact” 🙂 Feel free to shoot me an email to caitsplate@gmail.com and thanks for reading!