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Old Fashioned Lemonade

June 22, 2018 Updated February 21, 2023 87 Comments

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Lemonade and raspberry lemonade in tall glasses
Ice cold Old Fashioned Lemonade made with a simple concentrated lemon syrup that will last in the refrigerator all summer.  Create a variety of lemonade flavors or keep with the classic.  
 
Old Fashioned Lemonade
 

Oh, summer!  You have arrived in all your glory and heat.  Nothing cools off a hot summer day like a refreshing glass of ice-cold old fashion lemonade.

Old Fashioned Lemonade
 
What I love the most about this old fashion lemonade is that it is so versatile.  You can create as many flavor variations as your mind can dream of.  Of course, there is nothing like the classic original.  Smash up a handful of fresh raspberries for a refreshing raspberry lemonade.  It’s such a simple recipe to remember 1 1/2 cup sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, and 1 1/2 cups lemon juice.
 

What’s so great about this Old Fashioned Lemonade recipe? 

  • 1) It’s from the Anne of Green Gables cookbook
  • 2) The recipe starts with a concentrated syrup that will last all summer in the refrigerator,
  • 2) makeup one glass of lemonade or a gallon,
  • 3) Flavor possibilities are endless.
 
 
 
I purchased the Anne of Green Gables cookbook years ago when my oldest daughter fell in love with Anne.  The cookbook has recipes from ‘Poetical Egg Salad Sandwiches’ to ‘Anne’s Liniment Cake, and Diana Barry’s Favourite Raspberry Cordial’.  It even has a recipe for ‘Carmel Pudding Sauce’ (without the mouse).
 

How to make the simple lemonade concentrate:

white sugar added to a saucepan1
simple syrup cooling in a large glass bowl3
Lemon zest in a small bowl being added to lemonade syrup5
sugar and water boiling in a saucepan2
fresh lemon juice pouring into simple syrup4
Many cut lemons surrounding a quart jar filled with lemonade syrup6
  1. In a small saucepan mix the sugar and water together. 
  2. Bring the sugar and water to a boil over medium-high heat.  Boil for 5 minutes.
  3. Let cool slightly.  Pour the warm mixture into a large measuring cup or bowl.
  4. Pour in the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  5. Add fresh lemon zest.  Stir, then let the mixture cool.
  6. Pour cooled lemonade syrup into a jar.  Refrigerate until ready to use.  The syrup will keep in the refrigerator for at least a month.
 

Sparkling Old Fashioned Lemonade:

Lemonade syrup pouring into a tall glass1
Tall glass of old fashioned lemonade with lemon slices and a sprig of mint leaves3
lemonade syrup and strawberry puree in a tall glass5
Sparkling water pouring into a tall glass of lemonade syrup2
Strawberry puree added to tall glass of lemonade4
Tall glass of strawberry old fashioned lemonade with fresh strawberries and a sprig of mint6
  1. Add 1/4 cup of the lemonade syrup to a 12 oz glass.  
  2. Add sparkling water or ice-cold water.  Stir mixture together.
  3. Add slices of fresh lemons and a sprig of fresh mint, if desired.
  4. For strawberry lemonade and 2 tablespoons of fresh strawberry puree to the lemonade syrup.
  5. Stir mixture together.  Fill glass with sparkling water or ice-cold water.
  6. Add fresh strawberry slices and a sprig of mint, if desired.
 
Old Fashioned Lemonade
 
Don’t forget about adding fresh herbs to lemonade.  Fresh basil, rosemary, mint, not to mention lavender!  Yes, lavender!  Add fresh pureed fruit that is in season.  Apricot, peach (yes please), blackberries.  Toss in slices of cucumbers for an extra refreshing taste.  Ginger!  How could I forget fresh ginger lemonade with Thai basil?
 
I’d love to hear your ideas for fabulous and unusual lemonade flavors.  What’s your favorite?
 
Old Fashioned Lemonade
 
I even managed to add 1/2 cup beet juice.  Bam!  Beet Lemonade!
 
“…Anne had brought glasses and lemonade for her guests, but for her own part drank cold brook water from a cup fashioned out of birch bark…Anne thought it more appropriate to the occasion than lemonade.”
Lemonade and raspberry lemonade in tall glasses
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Old Fashioned Lemonade

Old Fashioned Lemonade is made with a lemonade concentrate that will last in the refrigerator for weeks. Recipe from old Anne Of Green Gables cookbook.  Perfect lemonade every time!

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword lemonade, old fashioned lemonade
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
cooling time 30 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 14 8-oz servings
Calories 88 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • Zest from one lemon
  • 1 ½ cups fresh lemon juice
  • Ice cubes
  • Cold water or sparkling water
  • Lemons slices
  • Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Measure the sugar and water into a saucepan. While stirring with a wooden spoon, bring the mixture to a boil for 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Let cool slightly.

  2. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest to the sugar syrup. Cool completely. Pour the lemonade syrup into a quart jar. Cover tightly with the lid. The syrup can be kept in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 weeks.

  3. When you’re ready to serve the lemonade, put some ice cubes in the bottom of a glass. Our ¼ cup of the lemon syrup over the ice cubes. Add ¾ cup cold water or sparkling water and stir.

  4. Float a thin slice of lemon and, if you like, a fresh mint leaf on top of each glass.
  5. The recipe makes enough syrup for 14 glasses of lemonade.

Recipe Notes

  • Don't forget to about adding fresh herbs to lemonade: Fresh basil, rosemary, mint, not to mention lavender!  Yes, lavender! 
  • Add fresh pureed fruit that is in season.  Apricot, peach (yes please), blackberries. 
  • Toss is slices of cucumbers for an extra refreshing taste. 
  • Ginger!  How could I forget fresh ginger lemonade with Thai basil?
  • Pink lemonade:  add 1/2 cup grenadine syrup to the jar of lemonade syrup and stir.
  • Strawberry lemonade:  add 2 tablespoons of puree of fresh strawberries into each glass.
  • Limeade: Replace lemon with lime juice and lime zest.
  • Beet lemonade:  1/4 - 1/2 cup beet juice (best)

Lemonade syrup will store well for up to a month.

Nutrition Facts
Old Fashioned Lemonade
Amount Per Serving (14 g)
Calories 88
% Daily Value*
Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 26mg1%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 0g0%
Vitamin C 10.1mg12%
Calcium 2mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. discuss says

    September 12, 2022 at 6:45 pm

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    • Kari says

      September 13, 2022 at 12:45 pm

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    June 16, 2021 at 3:28 pm

    4 stars
    Hi, I love your blog, I’ll share it with my friends.

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    • Janet Barton says

      June 17, 2021 at 11:18 pm

      Thank you so much!!

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  3. Kari says

    June 28, 2020 at 6:37 am

    I really want to try this recipe! Where did you get those cool tall glasses?

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      June 29, 2020 at 4:13 pm

      You’ll love the lemonade recipe. My glasses are actually Weck jars that come with rubber rings and glass lids. Here is a link: https://weckjars.com/product/905-cylindrical-jar/

      Reply
      • Kari says

        June 29, 2020 at 4:18 pm

        Thanks for the reply and link!

        Reply
  4. plasterers bristol says

    May 17, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    One of my all time favorites homemade lemonade. Thanks so much for sharing. Great recipie.

    Simon

    Reply
  5. Larry Burton says

    September 30, 2015 at 4:58 am

    Thanks so much for your recipe! Definitely i'll try it 🙂

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      October 7, 2015 at 4:25 am

      Thanks Larry. 🙂

      Reply
    • Yurway says

      December 11, 2015 at 3:20 am

      I love your pictures and recipes it's so easy to follow. So glad I found you and your blog. Thanks

      Reply
  6. Repair iPhone Bellevue says

    March 27, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    This looks sooo fabulous! I saw flowers on my strawberry plants today, yeah!

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      March 27, 2015 at 5:16 pm

      Lucky you to have strawberry plants. I have issues with the dang deer eating everything I love and try to grow.

      Reply
  7. وصفات طبخ بالصور says

    October 17, 2014 at 9:02 am

    nice jobs realy

    Reply
  8. وصفات طبخ says

    September 11, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    ou're an awesome mom. I

    Reply
  9. Ice Maker says

    June 30, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    Thanks for the recipe, I'll make some jars as gifts for my lemonade loving sons and grandsons!

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      July 6, 2014 at 11:10 pm

      You're an awesome mom. I had several jars on hand for my grandkids the past two weeks. It was a hit!

      Reply
  10. وصفات طبخ says

    November 3, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    this is not traditional …. this is unbelievable

    Reply
  11. Anonymous says

    October 20, 2013 at 2:31 am

    Thank you so much.
    I'll make this for my mom.

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      October 20, 2013 at 2:48 am

      Your mom will love the lemonade…and you!

      Reply
  12. Anonymous says

    June 12, 2013 at 3:39 am

    I would like to make this for my daughters graduation party this weekend. I am using a three gallon dispenser with a spout on it. The dispenser has a reservoir that runs through the middle of it that holds ice to keep the drink cold without diluting it. So could you tell me how much syrup and water I would need to make three gallons of the lemonade and should I still add the ice cubes to the mix or put in the special reservoir?? Also you mentioned that you have to stir because the mixture settles..once I put this in the dispenser, stirring may not be an option. Will that cause issues with the flavor??

    Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      June 12, 2013 at 3:37 pm

      I made this for a baby shower and I used a dispenser that holds 1 1/2 gallons of liquid. I used 1 quart of the lemonade syrup then filled the container with ice and water. I think for 3 gallons you would need to double the recipe or make 2 batches. The ice does help dilute the lemonade. I like how cold the ice makes the lemonade. The lemonade didn't last long enough to get diluted by the ice. If you don't add ice, I would suggest tasting the lemonade. If it seems too strong just add more water. I hope this helps. Good luck.

      Reply
    • Anonymous says

      July 3, 2013 at 6:51 pm

      Well, how interesting!!! Will try the recipes–THANK YOU, and enjoyed the
      background info about AnnE–will make the lemonade even more enjoyable.
      And by the way, your pitcher/set is beautiful–yes, it is a treasure!!! Harriett

      Reply
    • Janet Barton says

      July 7, 2013 at 2:16 pm

      Thank you, Harriett. I hope you enjoy the lemonade.

      Reply
  13. Ich bin´s Miho says

    May 20, 2013 at 10:04 am

    Wonderful! I like it very much
    Greetings
    miho

    Reply
  14. Twiggy says

    May 5, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    Tried this recipe and it is soo tasty. Perfect and easy, I've never made lemonade before and I nailed it..! 🙂

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      May 6, 2013 at 3:49 am

      Good job!!

      Reply
  15. Virginia's Mommy says

    May 3, 2013 at 10:01 pm

    Made the lemonade and absolutely LOVE it and I am not usually a lemonade drinker. I also made the strawberry puree and then made a blackberry one too–soooo good!! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      May 4, 2013 at 3:07 am

      Oh my, blackberry sounds delicious. I'll have to try that. Thanks for the great idea and your fun comment.

      Reply
  16. Anonymous says

    April 8, 2013 at 10:08 pm

    I just made this! It looks and smells delish! I am just waiting on it to cool down. Do you strain the lemon zest or drink it? Just seems like it would be chunky! Thanks

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      April 8, 2013 at 11:16 pm

      I left the zest in. I think it enhances the flavor of the lemonade. My zester makes a pretty fine zest. You can certainly strain out the zest if you prefer. Good luck. You will love the lemonade.

      Reply
  17. Sis and Me says

    March 8, 2013 at 6:42 pm

    oh my goodness.. last question I promise! Was your beverage dispenser one with a spout or one that you pour with? I had just decided on making it Strawberry, but wonder whether it will come out the spout very well? Just wondered what your experience was… thanks again!

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      March 8, 2013 at 10:58 pm

      No worries. It had the spout and I had the same concern as you. We didn't have any problems with it plugging up the spout. I did puree the strawberries quite well with a bit of water. Best of luck.

      Reply
  18. Sis and Me says

    March 8, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    Thank you!!! This is awesome, love the pictures and your grandma's pitcher/glass set!
    I am going to make this for my sister's baby shower on Sunday. Thinking I'll make a few batches of the syrup today and then add water the day of so I can have it in a drink dispenser. I hope making it as a big batch doesn't alter the taste at all… there will be too much going on to make each individually..
    If each batch makes 14 glasses that means I need 10 1/2 c water per quart of syrup, right?! (14 X 3/4c water)

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      March 8, 2013 at 5:36 pm

      I just made this last week for a baby shower. I doubled the batch and it only took about 15 minutes to prepare. I have a 1.5 gallon dispenser. I filled the dispenser half way with ice then added a single batch of the lemonade syrup then filled with water and it was the perfect amount. Oh I also added about 1 1/2 cups of pureed strawberries. IT was fabulous! Best of luck. Your amounts look spot on.

      Reply
    • Sis and Me says

      March 8, 2013 at 5:58 pm

      Great thanks! I know – I can't decide between regular or strawberry lemonade.. I've been debating far too long on this trivial decision!

      Reply
  19. LuAnn says

    February 23, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    I noticed you have the 1776, 1976 canning jars. Don't you love them? I have some and will pass them on to my daughter someday….don't know if they will ever be worth money, but I think they are cool. Thanks for the recipe…will try it soon.

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      February 24, 2013 at 1:38 am

      I have a few, but didn't realize their significance. I will keep better track of them now. Thanks for the comment.

      Reply
  20. Amanda says

    February 7, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    I loved Anne of Green Gables as a kid (and still do, of course) but I had no idea there was a cookbook! Thank you for this recipe, and mentioning the book itself. 🙂

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      February 7, 2013 at 8:42 pm

      I was curious to see if the cookbook was still in print. I found it on Amazon for $39.95. Holy cow. That's expensive for a little paper back cookbook.

      I just paused to check out ebay. I just bid on one for $5.00. How crazy am I? Maybe I'll use it as a give-away? Let's see if I win the bid.

      Reply
  21. Amanda says

    January 25, 2013 at 12:36 am

    Found your post via Pinterest. I made this today and it's delicious! My concentrate is a little darker in color due to the natural golden color of the organic cane sugar I used. So yummy! I'll definitely be making this often 🙂

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      January 25, 2013 at 3:39 pm

      Cane sugar, what a great idea. I'm so glad you found me on Pinterest. Thanks for your comment.

      Reply
  22. Anonymous says

    January 10, 2013 at 4:46 am

    I love Anne as though she were a real friend of mine…I will make this for sure. i think I will make it for my "boozum buddy" lol

    Reply
  23. Jennifer says

    January 9, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    I definitely want to make this soon. It sounds so refreshing.

    Reply
  24. debbie wilson says

    January 7, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    This sounds and looks amazing and totally worth putting fresh lemons! I tried an Anne recipe years ago when I was in my Anne phase–Raspberry Cordial. I was totally disappointed. After buying, cooking and straining fresh raspberries, it ended up tasting just like Kool-Aid! Anyway, I WILL try and LOVE this lemonade recipe!

    Reply
  25. DivaStylicious68 says

    January 4, 2013 at 11:52 pm

    Recipe sounds great. Can you tell me how much the recipe makes so I can make a pitcher. Thanks.

    Reply
  26. Anonymous says

    December 30, 2012 at 9:11 pm

    I have had this cookbook since I was a young girl & loved Anne of Green Gables! I haven't gotten it out in years. I did make the plum pudding, but never tried the lemonade. I will definitely try it soon!

    Reply
  27. Becky6487 says

    December 29, 2012 at 1:38 am

    I just found this via Pinterest, and wouldn't ya know it, I just got a big bag of lemons from my mom, who was visiting my grandmother in California- my grandma has a lemon tree. Every once in a while she'll mail me a big box and I make lemonade, lemon bars, lemon linguini, or throw a lemon on the grill with a piece of fish. I just love lemon anything. I am so jealous of your beautiful glassware! That is a treasure- they don't make them like that anymore!

    Reply
  28. Emily says

    December 27, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Just saw this on Pinterest, lovely! Firstly, I need this cookbook, so cute, also, I love your glassware set and what a wonderful piece of family history it is! Can't wait to try this recipe when it gets a litter warmer (we just got a foot of snow so more of a hot cocoa season here).

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      December 28, 2012 at 2:31 pm

      Thanks for your comment. I'm in hot chocolate mode myself. Lemonade will be months away 🙁

      Reply
  29. Watercolor Sunday says

    December 26, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    Good idea to add the zest with the heat process, but leave the juice out till the mix cools a bit as heat destroys vitamin C.

    Reply
  30. nurulsculinaryadventures.com says

    September 17, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    I often do lime juice on ice and water without the sugar 'cos I love the sour!! The strawberries look delicious! Will have to wait till I'm back in Europe. But I have some ideas already to substitute the strawberries….!

    Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
  31. MediaMax Enterprise says

    September 15, 2012 at 11:18 pm

    that is amazing.. and looks so good!

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      September 16, 2012 at 1:16 am

      Why thank you. I hope you try it someday.

      Reply
  32. Anonymous says

    August 25, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    Wow I have made this for years but I zest all the lemons and heat all together until sugar is melted. Never knew it was in the Anne of Green Gables book, will have more meaning to me now. Loved that story. Thanks you.

    Rachel

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      August 27, 2012 at 4:26 am

      What a great idea. That would give the syrup even more flavor. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
  33. Anonymous says

    August 4, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    Can't wait to try this. And that pitcher and set of glasses is just beautiful!

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      August 6, 2012 at 3:26 am

      Such a treasure. Thank you for commenting.

      Reply
  34. Anonymous says

    July 30, 2012 at 1:04 am

    This sounds so good and I like the idea of the syrup, handy in a rush and takes up less space than the whole batch mixed up.

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      August 1, 2012 at 2:24 am

      Thanks for your comment. It's quite simple and great to have on hand.

      Reply
  35. Lorrie Kilburn says

    July 14, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    Janet…This is such a wonderful recipe! But I really hate it when the ice cubes melt down and makes the lemonade watery! Have you ever tried making ice cubes with some of the lemon syrup to maintain the flavor? I'm thinking that they would even be good in iced tea. Hmmmmm.

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      July 14, 2012 at 9:03 pm

      Fabulous idea! It completely makes sense. Thanks for the great tip.

      Reply
  36. Almarie deVilliers says

    July 7, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    You can do the same thing with orange juice. Lovely.

    Reply
  37. Anonymous says

    July 5, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    This sounds great, but I'm wondering if I would be able to make it using Splenda as I need to avoid sugar in my diet.

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      July 5, 2012 at 4:02 pm

      You could give it a try…why not?

      Reply
  38. Anonymous says

    July 3, 2012 at 6:18 am

    Thanks for the recipe, I'll make some jars as gifts for my lemonade loving sons and grandsons!

    Reply
  39. Anonymous says

    June 25, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    Can the syrup be frozen in the jar for later use? Would love to make several batches at a time and freeze for later use. Sounds wonderful!

    Thanks
    Frances

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      June 25, 2012 at 10:00 pm

      I'm just sure you can freeze it. I freeze everything.

      Reply
  40. Salli's crazy life says

    June 22, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    I make homemade lemonade by the gallon, weekly! I am going to have to try this recipe, and see how it will freeze for a concentrate of sorts. It takes many less lemons than the recipe I have calls for. Another tip, from someone who makes about 95% of everything from scratch….save your lemon peels in a pint/quart jar, add vinegar leaving 1" of head space, cover and keep in a cool dark place for about 10-14 days. Strain out the juice and it will clean anything! I do this with orange peels as well! Then all the scraps go to my chickens or the compost pile! ; )

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      June 24, 2012 at 4:02 am

      Oh Wow! Thank you so much for your helpful hints. I will start saving my lemon peels from now on. I hate using chemicals. This sounds amazing.

      Reply
  41. Jules says

    June 19, 2012 at 10:52 am

    This looks really tasty. Wonderful colour, perfect pictures!

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      June 20, 2012 at 4:25 am

      Thanks, Julie.

      Reply
  42. Lori-Bee says

    June 18, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    I don't know anyone else that has that cookbook. My mom bought it for me when I was about 10 years old. I love it and this lemonade recipe is excellent!

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      June 20, 2012 at 4:24 am

      I purchased the book probably 20 years ago, when my daughter and I used to sit and watch Anne of Green Gables together on PBS. Good times.

      Reply
  43. Sue in Maine says

    June 18, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    I love this! Great recipe with even greater variations and a pretty blog with lovely photos. The Stawberry daiquiri mix is a fun one, too! I'll try this….thanks for the recipes! :o)

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      June 20, 2012 at 4:24 am

      I want to live in Maine…really I do. Thanks for your comment.

      Reply
  44. SEG says

    June 12, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    Thank you so much for this recipe. I just loved your post, with all the beautifull step-by-step photos!!! Nice work. I'm going to try this lemonade, as soon as I have the time! And how about the strawberry lemonade? Definitely a must-try!

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      June 13, 2012 at 7:38 pm

      Thank you for your nice comment. It is such a hot day that I decided to put the lemonade into my ice cream maker. Frozen lemonade was so refreshing. Next I will try the strawberry lemonade frozen.

      Reply
  45. Little Magnolia Kitchen says

    June 11, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    That looks so refreshing! I absolutely love strawberry lemonade and love your hint about the equal amounts (1-1/2 cups)of water, sugar, and fresh lemon juice! Even I will be able to remember that and I can't remember anything anymore…lol!

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      June 12, 2012 at 2:00 am

      Sounds like you have my parimenopausel brain. I can't even remember how to spell that! Good luck with the lemonade.

      Reply
  46. Peggy of Plush Nest says

    June 9, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    This is CRAZY! I also have that cookbook and although I haven't used it in years, I know there are some great things in it- thank for the reminder!

    Reply
  47. Anonymous says

    June 8, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    If one were constrained for time, they could skip making the strawberry puree and use the bottled premade strawberry daiquiri mix.I'm sure it's not as good (although I made a puree not too long ago for a margarita (different recipe) and couldn't tell the difference) but it will save time and messing up a few extra dishes. I got this idea from watching restaurants such as TGI Fridays and O'Charleys make their strawberry lemonade 🙂 I love the idea of making a lemonade concentrate to have on hand…thanks!

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      June 9, 2012 at 7:42 pm

      What a fabulous idea. Everyone is wanting to simplify and make their lives easier. I think it would be great to have on hand. Thank you for passing on a great tip!

      Reply
  48. Kalisa says

    May 18, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    Do you think you could make limeade syrup the same way? I'm obsessed with limeade this summer. LOVE that you can make this up and then mix it with sparkling water!!!

    Reply
    • Janet@simplysogood says

      May 19, 2012 at 10:00 pm

      Absolutely! Lime juice is fabulous. Thanks for commenting.

      Reply
  49. Janet@simplysogood says

    June 27, 2010 at 3:56 am

    Hey Kim, Come see me sometime. I miss our visits! July????

    Reply
  50. Kim says

    June 25, 2010 at 5:06 am

    I looove lemonade. Thanks for the great recipes… So fun to read and fun to make. I love it!

    Reply

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  • Kalamata olive fouggase on marble with dipping sauce Kalamata Olive and Rosemary Fougasse with Fresh Herb and Pepper Dipping Oil
  • Slices of No-knead Partially sliced Green Chile Cheddar Bread No-Knead Green Chile Cheddar Bread
  • Overhead shot of chicken broth soup with herbs, vegetables and farina dumplings Chicken Soup with Farina Dumplings

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It’s time for Miffy cookies! I love these cute l It’s time for Miffy cookies! I love these cute little French shortbread Miffy Petit Beurre cookie. These cute little butter shortbread cookies melt in your mouth. 🐰💗

You don’t need a Miffy cookie cutter in order to make this delicious shortbread cookie. You can make them any shape.

#easter #bunny #shortbread
My favorite chocolate cupcakes topped with the flu My favorite chocolate cupcakes topped with the fluffiest white chocolate icing. 

This is an old vintage recipe from my childhood and is called “Ermine frosting”. It is so smooth and creamy. It’s definitely not your normal icing. It is less sweet and super fluffy. I think you’ll love it❣️

The recipe is linked in my bio. 😘

#valentinesday #feb14 #valentine
Oh baby! This combination: Chocolate, Banana, and Oh baby!  This combination: Chocolate, Banana, and Nutella🔥The most extremely moist chocolate banana cupcakes, with Nutella icing… Plus a little surprise of chocolate chunks inside!

The Nutella icing is so creamy and delicious.  It’s loaded with Nutella and a bit of sour cream. 🤤 

#chocolatebanana #chocolatecupcakes #nutellabanana
Valentine’s Day = Sugar Cookies! Am I the only Valentine’s Day = Sugar Cookies!

Am I the only one who craves sugar cookies beginning February 1st?  It’s time to stock up on butter & Valentine sprinkles. 💗

You can find my favorite Valentines sugar cookie recipes in the link in my bio. They are all so buttery 🤤 and will melt-in-your-mouth and freeze great. 

Baking starts now!! 

#valentinescookies #sugarcookies #thebestsugarcookies #valentines
The lunar new year is soon approaching this Sunday The lunar new year is soon approaching this Sunday, January 22. We are celebrating the year of the rabbit with these homemade Mandarin Pork Potstickers with Ginger Soy Sauce for dipping!!

Wishing you a fabulous year filled with love, peace, bunny ears, and potstickers. ✌️❤️🐰 🥟

#lunarnewyear #potstickers #yearoftherabbit
Why I love slow cooker lentil soup: * I can throw Why I love slow cooker lentil soup:

* I can throw the ingredients into a slow cooker before I go to bed and it will be hot and steamy when I finish a long, cold run in the morning.
* I can toss the ingredients into a slow cooker in the morning and let it do its magic all day for a quick supper. 
* It’s brothy!  I love brothy soups. 
* It’s noted with healthy and nutritious ingredients.
* This recipe can be made in an instant pot in about 20 minutes!
Recipe link in bio

#lentilsoup #crockpotsoup #slowcookersoup
This is a very quick version of Christmas Stollen This is a very quick version of Christmas Stollen flavored bread. The sweet dough is filled with dried fruit, candied orange and lemon peel, and almonds. 

The dough is wrapped around a ribbon of marzipan filling. Bake until golden then dust heavily with powder sugar. 

I like to toast a thick slice then scoop out the warm marzipan and spread it all over my toasted Stollen 🤤

#christmasbaking #stollenbread
#christmasrecipe
Biscotti literally means “twice baked”, and do Biscotti literally means “twice baked”, and double baking is the secret to these crunchy Italian cookies. Their hard texture makes them perfect for dipping into your hot drink. 

Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti are my favorite and I add them to my Christmas cookie list because they make such a cute gift, but most of all I love dipping them in my cocoa. 

#biscotti #christmascookies #christmasbaking
During my September runs I start looking for the p During my September runs I start looking for the perfect juniper bush for my natural gingerbread houses. 
The bushes must be filled with perfect purple berries. 

In December in start snipping those twigs and berries to adorn my natural little houses. I add nuts, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, herbs, and a dusting of powdered sugar. ☺️

#gingerbreadhouse #gingerbread
#nature
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