Cookbook Club Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

Cookbook Club Recipe; How to Make Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Did you know that lemonade was first made by the Egyptians over 1500 years ago?

While its simple to open up a can of frozen lemonade from the freezer section of the grocery store we both know that will never compete with freshly made.  Think about what it feels like to sip a freshly squeezed glass of lemonade as you strolled around a summer street festival… okay, so atmosphere helps, but the lemonade was delicious!  It is simple and quick to make so why not try some today?  Simply click on the READ MORE link below for the recipe!

• 10 lemons
• 1/2 cup water
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest
• 5 cups cold water

1. Wash your lemons
2. Zest one or more of them for use in your lemonade and other cooking!
3. Prick your lemons with a fork and microwave them on high for about 30 seconds in your microwave to loosen the juices
4. To further soften the lemons roll them on your counter-top with the palm of your hand
5. Cut your lemons crosswise in half and juice on manual juicer; remove any seeds in the collected juice
6. If you prefer pulp-less lemonade strain your juice now
7. Heat 1/2 cups of water to boiling on your stove
8. Add 1-1/2 cups sugar to your boiling water, lower the heat,  and stir until all the sugar is dissolved
9. Remove the sugar syrup from the heat and stir in your freshly squeezed lemon juice
10. Add a Tablespoon of grated lemon zest for an added kick! [Optional]
11. Add 5 cups of cold water to lemon and sugar syrup in your pitcher and mix thoroughly
12. Chill, Pour, and ENJOY!

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