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Lemonade-Stand Lemonade

Source of Recipe

From "My Southern Food" by Devon O'Day


Recipe Introduction

"Lemonade is one of those great Southern-porch-on-a-hot-afternoon traditions. It was served around three in the afternoon on our porch, usually following the midday nap. It was the boost before heading back into the fields to plow cotton or soybeans. I prefer my lemonade a bit more tart. Adjusting the sugar to lemon juice ratio is a personal preference based on experience and response from partakers."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1½ cups sugar
â—¦ ½ cup boiling water
â—¦ 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice, with some pulp
â—¦ 6 cups cold water
â—¦ Thin lemon slices for garnish
â—¦ Ice cubes
â—¦ Crushed ice


Recipe

In a large bowl combine the sugar and boiling water until the sugar granules are dissolved. (This is the same procedure used for making sweet tea. Sandy granules at the bottom of a glass are yucky and just so "not Southern.")

Add the lemon juice and cold water to the prettiest clear pitcher you have. Stir the hot sugar water into the lemon mixture until completely blended.

Add the lemon slices to the pitcher and then the ice cubes for a pretty, frosty, refreshing presentation.


Makes 4 servings