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mtmomj
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Anyone here make fresh lemonade? How many lemons/cups of sugar do you use? I haven't been able to perfect this yet. 
Thanks for any suggestions!
Thanks for any suggestions!
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Mama Mangia
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CLASSIC LEMONADE
10 -12 medium lemons scrubbed well, halved (end to end), thinly sliced
1 1/4 cups sugar
Optional: Pinch salt
5 cups cold water
Mash lemons and sugar (and salt, if using) in large, deep bowl or saucepan with potato masher or wooden spoon until lemon slices give up their juice, sugar dissolves and juice thickens to syrup consistency, about 4 minutes.
Pour half of lemon slices and syrup through large sieve over bowl or saucepan; press on solids with masher or wooden spoon to release as much liquid as possible. Discard solids; transfer liquid to serving pitcher. Repeat process with remaining lemon slices. Stir in water until blended.
Chill well and stir to blend before serving. Serve over ice.
LEMONADE
8 lemons
2-1/2 c. sugar
1 gallon water
Roll lemons until soft. Cut in half and juice into jug. Add sugar and water. Mix well.
10 -12 medium lemons scrubbed well, halved (end to end), thinly sliced
1 1/4 cups sugar
Optional: Pinch salt
5 cups cold water
Mash lemons and sugar (and salt, if using) in large, deep bowl or saucepan with potato masher or wooden spoon until lemon slices give up their juice, sugar dissolves and juice thickens to syrup consistency, about 4 minutes.
Pour half of lemon slices and syrup through large sieve over bowl or saucepan; press on solids with masher or wooden spoon to release as much liquid as possible. Discard solids; transfer liquid to serving pitcher. Repeat process with remaining lemon slices. Stir in water until blended.
Chill well and stir to blend before serving. Serve over ice.
LEMONADE
8 lemons
2-1/2 c. sugar
1 gallon water
Roll lemons until soft. Cut in half and juice into jug. Add sugar and water. Mix well.
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ButtrflyDreams
Guest
Thanks mama mangia. My dad used to make lemonade all the time, but he just did it to taste. So i never knew how much of what to put in. Now I do.
My dad used to make lemonade all the time, but he just did it to taste. So i never knew how much of what to put in. Now I do.
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mtmomj
Guest
Great recipe, Mama!! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Mama Mangia
Super Moderator
You're very welcomed! Enjoy!!
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corine
Guest
Thanks for the recipe. Fresh lemons are so much better than the bottle lemon juice.
Corine
Corine
Mama Mangia
Super Moderator
want more??????????????
Applebee's Lemonade Recipe
1 Quart water
1 cup sugar
1 cup FRESH lemon juice
Sparkling Water (not tonic water, like Perrier)
Mix first three together. Fill a tall glass 2/3 to 3/4 with Lemon mixture then fill with sparkling water.
Applebee's Lemonade Recipe
1 Quart water
1 cup sugar
1 cup FRESH lemon juice
Sparkling Water (not tonic water, like Perrier)
Mix first three together. Fill a tall glass 2/3 to 3/4 with Lemon mixture then fill with sparkling water.
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mtmomj
Guest
I didn't know their lemonade was made fresh! Sparkling water is a good idea!
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ButtrflyDreams
Guest
That's a really good idea. I never knew how they made theirs. Thanks again.