Lemonade!

After reading Peggy's TCT post Lemomaid, and then seeing the Rocky Creek Scotties likewise thought, I was reminded of a recipe I borrowed, with her permission last Summer from Cee-Cee, a friend of BJ's.

It worked wonderfully & tasted great.

As here in England, we are enjoying an unusually HOT balmy spell, am giving up the Gin & Tonic with Lemon, and am this afternoon making this refreshing nectar instead...

The receipt goes like this...

Cee-Cee's Lemonade [from her friend Michelle]

5 lemons
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
Combine the sugar & water in a saucepan along with the rind of 4 lemons

Bring it to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer.

Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to infuse with the lemon rind.
Juice all the lemons and add, with pulp to the syrup you just made.

This is now your "Base" you add water and ice to taste.

If you like it strong, add less water, weaker then add more water.
Cut lemon slices and add to the drink for a garnish.
For a stronger lemon flavor you can add 1/4 teaspoon (not a lot) of lemon extract or just add 5th lemon rind when you make the syrup.

The bonus...
With the boiled rind - you can make candied fruit strips.

Just take out of the water, roll in sugar and you're done.

sounds odd, I know, but the sharp bitter taste is gone & they are actually good!