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Whip It Up Wednesday: Zesty Lemonade
The first time we came to look at the home we are living in now, we had no idea there were several fruit trees, that would eventually give us an abundance of deliciousness. One of those trees is the lemon tree that just keeps on giving. Many years ago, before anyone thought of building homes out in the Inland Empire, there were lemon and orange groves for miles and miles. One of those lemon groves was where our home is now and the lemon tree we have is the piece of history we will have forever. I am not really sure what is in the soil out here, but our lemon tree gives us the greatest lemons 365 days a year.
So, what better entry for this weeks Whip It Up Wednesday than Zesty Lemonade. When David first made it, he completely surprised me, as I am super picky about lemonade. I don't like it too sweet, and it still needs that tart kick to it. I loved it because it was perfect! Not too sweet and not too tart! There are so many lemonade recipies out there and even the store bought ones where you don't really taste the lemons. This one, you can! |
Ingredients
5-6 lemons (enough to make 8 ounces of juice)
1 teaspoon of lemon zest
1 cup of sugar (or equivalent amount of non-caloric sweetener)
Filtered water enough to make 2 quarts
Ice Cubes
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| Grate lemon skin to create 1 teaspoon of zest and place into pitcher. Cut, squeeze, and strain the lemons to make 8-ounces of filtered juice. Place the lemon juice in a pitcher and add 1-cup of sugar or equivalent sweetener. Add water up to the 2-quart mark and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Pour over ice and enjoy. Garnish with a lemon slice as desired. |
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