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.
Servings 1 quart
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.