Fresh Summer Lemonade
Life has given us all some lemons lately…so let’s make lemonade!
When forecasts for ninety degree days start rolling in, we know it’s started— the strong, humid heat of a Pittsburgh summer. Sweatier walks around town, long evening sunsets, more construction in the streets. But you know what they say: when you have lemons… make lemonade!
Okay, maybe we’re taking it too literally? Who’s complaining though. Summer offers up so much that’s sweet, it’s only natural we invite a bit of tang with a recipe for our new favorite lemonade. Just squeez, stir, and chill!
SWEET SUMMER LEMONADE
Ingredients:
1 qt pineapple juice (unsweetened if possible)
4 lemons juiced
4 limes juiced
1/4 c Rose’s Lime Juice
Simple syrup to taste
Assorted fresh citrus to garnish
Directions:
Mix everything in a large pitcher. Taste and add simple syrup if you need to sweeten it. Add slices of assorted citrus: limes, lemons, oranges, kumquats, and tangerines are all wonderful! Refrigerate overnight.
If you wish to add an herbal note, add a handful of crushed lemon balm leaves prior to refrigeration.
Pour it into a tall glass packed with ice. Top with sparkling water.
If you like, spike it with a shot of McLaughlin Distillery White Whiskey.
Garnish with fresh lemon balm and citrus slices.
To make this beauty into Pink Lemonade: strain 1.5 cups of ripe raspberries through double layer of cheesecloth. Catch pulp in a bowl. Add to lemonade recipe above.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAURA PETRILLA // RECIPE AND STYLING BY KEITH RECKER
To make a complete meal out of this oh-so-right hot-weather drink, check out our Grill Game series:
Don’t miss a single summery thing!