Depression Era Lemonade
Lemonade is a signature summer drink, but this recipe makes it a year-round favorite! This is a family recipe passed down for years. The special ingredient made this a favorite when resources like sugar were in shorter supply during the depression. Give this recipe a try and let us know what you think!
Equipment
- 1 gallon drink container
- 1 paring knife
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 1 long handled spoon to stir with
Ingredients
- 3 lemons *can substitute 1/2 cup bottled lemon juice
- 1 gallon water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Fill container with ½ gallon of water
- Roll lemons on counter or table to soften
- Cut lemons in half and gently squeeze juice into container
- Slice remaining lemon and add to water (you can include the ends or cut off and save for other purposes like lemon zest)
- Add sugar and stir until mixed well
- Add remaining water
- Add nutmeg and stir to incorporate
- Cool and serve over ice
- *Note: Leaving the lemons in the water will increase the flavor over time. Lemons can be removed once flavor reaches your desired taste and then potentially used to make another batch of lemonade or added to other drinks like iced tea.