Lemonade, Extra Fine
From European and American cuisine (1903).
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A historical recipe
European and American cuisine, by Gesine Lemcke (1903).
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.
Ingredients
2
2 ingredients
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2 cups sugar
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1 cup cold water
Method
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- To make 2 quarts lemonade put 2 cups sugar into a bowl, and grate the rind of 3 large lemons over it.
- Be careful only to grate off the yellow part.
- Then press out the lemons, strain the juice and pour it over the sugar, add 1 cup cold water, stir for a few minutes.
- Cover and let stand for 15 minutes, then stir until the sugar is dissolved ;
- strain the sirup through a sieve, put it in a 2- quart pitcher, fill with ice water, and serve.
Cookware for this recipe
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Mixing bowl
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Grater
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Wooden spoon
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Sieve