Vintage Lemonade

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In the 1800's this is how people made lemonade—you can do it too! It's not that difficult, and tastes wonderful!

a white ceramic tray holding a stemless wine glass of Vintage Lemonade garnished with a lemon slice and yellow paper parasol, with three fresh strawberries in the foreground
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Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 5 lemons

  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar

  • 1 ¼ quarts water

Directions

  1. Peel the rinds from the 5 lemons and cut them into 1/2 inch slices. Set the lemons aside.

  2. Place the rinds in a bowl and sprinkle the sugar over them. Let this stand for about one hour, so that the sugar begins to soak up the oils from the lemons.

  3. Bring water to a boil in a covered saucepan and then pour the hot water over the sugared lemon rinds. Allow this mixture to cool for 20 minutes and then remove the rinds.

  4. Squeeze the lemons into another bowl. Pour the juice through a strainer into the sugar mixture. Stir well, pour into pitcher and pop it in the fridge! Serve with ice cubes.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount for the entire lemon. The actual amount of the lemon consumed will vary.

524 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

269 Calories
0g Fat
77g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 269
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 77g 28%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 62g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 104mg 116%
Calcium 92mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 200mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.