Isabella Beeton, best known as Mrs. Beeton, the Victorian Domestic Goddess. Her cookbook Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management was published in 1861 when she was only 23. It was an instant success, selling 2 million copies in 1868.
Her lemonade recipe is a classic.
Mrs. Beeton's Classic Lemonade
Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management was published in 1861. It was an instant success, selling 2 million copies in 1868.
Her lemonade recipe is a classic.
Ingredients
- 2 large lemons, unwaxed zested
- 3 large lemons, unwaxed juiced
- 3/4 cup caster sugar or sugar substitute
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a large jug and top up with 1 quart of water. Cover with cling film and leave to steep in a cool place or in the fridge for 2 days, stirring occasionally.
- After 2 days strain the lemonade into a clean jug and store, covered with cling film in the fridge.
- Use within 7 days of making.
Notes
*caster sugar is essentially super find sugar. You can make your own by quickly pulsing regular sugar in your food processor.
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