Lemonade
From Aunt Mena's recipe book (1888).
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A historical recipe
Aunt Mena's recipe book, by M. B. Bosson (1888).
United States
Known as an American recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
From an old book: a historical recipe, not current advice. Its methods, additives and storage may be unsafe by today's standards.
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- One-half pound sugar ;
- One gill juice of three lemons (free from seeds) ;
- One quart water.
- Mix these together ;
- add a large piece of ice, and serve.
- The lemons should be well rolled before squeezing.
- Orangeade is made the same as lemonade, only using less sugar.