This Homemade Lemonade for Two couldn’t be easier to make and is everything summer lemonade should be, bright, crisp, sweet, and just the perfect level of tart.
A few weeks ago, I found an old list on my computer that was just titled, “Summer Fun List 2014.” It contained only two things:
- Make a beautiful fruit tart
- Make homemade lemonade
I have zero memory of writing that list and no idea why it stopped at two relatively easy items, but it just goes to show my usual summer priorities: make good food, hydrate in the most summery way possible.
I haven’t made a Summer Fun List 2017 yet, but let’s face it, it’s probably going to start about the same way (though maybe instead of a fruit tart it’ll be S’mores Cupcakes or my favorite Lemon Bars ). So in order to preemptively cross one thing off this year’s list, today I’m sharing Homemade Lemonade for Two.
Homemade lemonade is one of my very favorite parts of summer, but I try not to make it unless I know there are going to be lots of people around to share it with since (delicious and spectacular as it is) it’s basically lemon-flavored sugar water, and I really don’t need an entire pitcher to myself.
And that’s why today’s recipe is Homemade Lemonade for Two. It makes one quart, which is about two to four glasses worth, and the perfect amount to satisfy those summer cravings without having you bouncing off the walls from sugar overload.
This version is really everything summer lemonade should be, bright, crisp, sweet, and just the perfect level of tart. I spent a couple weekends testing out different ratios and variations, so I had a nice steady supply of it there for a while, and man do I miss having a container of this in my fridge! For days after I finished the last batch, I would open my fridge and just stare sadly at my lemonade-less shelves. (It was a little pathetic.)
Fortunately for those of us who want to make it all the time, this version of homemade lemonade is really simple to make. You just heat some water and sugar together to make a simple syrup, juice some lemons, and stir all your ingredients together. Adjust the sweetness, serve over a tall glass of ice, and enjoy!
I’ll be sharing a couple fun lemonade variations over the next couple of weeks, so keep an eye out for those!
Ingredients
Special Equipment
- ▢ Citrus juicer optional but nice to have
Lemonade
- ▢ ½ cup ( 100g ) granulated sugar
- ▢ 2 ⅔ cup filtered water divided, plus more to taste*
- ▢ ½ cup fresh lemon juice ( 2 to 3 medium lemons)
- ▢ Mint leaves for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine sugar and ⅔ cup of the water. Bring to a simmer and stir until sugar is dissolved.
- In a small pitcher or 1 -quart jar, combine the sugar water, 2 cups of water and lemon juice. Stir together. Add more water if needed until lemonade is just a little sweeter than your preferred level of sweetness.
- Pour over a glass of ice and enjoy!
Notes
Join the Fandom Foodies and create a Game of Thrones recipe to celebrate the upcoming 7th season!
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Hey, folks! Happy Thursday! As long-time Baking Mischief readers might know, I’m part of an awesome group of nerdy bloggers called Fandom Foodies . Every month one of us picks a favorite show/movie/book/game and we invite fellow fans from all over the Internet to come and create recipes inspired by our pick. It’s a super fun way to meet like-minded people, geek out a little, and eat good food!
And guess whose turn it is to host this month!
This time around, I picked Game of Thrones . The new season is premiering July 16th, so June feels like the perfect time to test out some new Game of Thrones recipes and get those viewing party menus planned and ready.
From now until June 30th, Fandom Foodie members will be creating and sharing Game of Thrones recipes, and we’d love for you to join us!
How can you participate?
- Create a fun Game of Thrones recipe and post it to your blog, Instagram, Tumblr, etc.
- Add a link to your post here in the link up. If you already have older Game of Thrones recipes, you are welcome to add them as well. The more the merrier!
- When you share your creation on social media, use the hashtags #AFeastOfThrones and #FandomFoodies so the other Fandom Foodies can see and share your posts!
- Go check out some of the other entries and comment and share!
Drop me an email if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing everyone’s submissions!
The Recipes:
This easy Parmesan Orzo Side Dish is my favorite pasta side. It’s quick and easy to make, so creamy, and absolutely delicious.
You know those times when you’re putting together a plate, and you have your protein, lots of yummy veggies (maybe in the form or some super amazing Butter and Garlic Green Beans ) and then just a big boring white space where your carbs should be?
You could dig out your rice cooker and add some rice, or throw on a couple slices of bread, but if you want something a little extra special, I recommend today’s recipe, my very favorite Easy Parmesan Orzo Side Dish.
Folks, I love this recipe SO much. It’s basically the perfect pasta side, because it’s quick and easy to make, tastes fab, and is sooooooo creamy and cheesy. You can serve it alongside anything, chicken , beef , pork , a nice tofu steak (okay I don’t actually know about that last one, but I’m sure it would be great too).
To make it, all you need is about 15 minutes, one pot, some orzo, butter, cream or milk, Parmesan, and a little salt and pepper. That’s it. Then you cook your pasta, drain it, stir in the butter and then throw the rest of the ingredients at it. Then try to actually get it to your plates and not just eat giant spoonfuls of it from the pot under the guise of taste testing… 😉
As written, this Parmesan Orzo Side Dish recipe serves 2 to 3. To change the recipe yield, hover over the number of servings (or click if you are on mobile) and slide the slider–no preparation changes are necessary for doubling.
Ingredients
- ▢ 4 ounces ( 2/3 cup ) orzo
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 14g ) butter
- ▢ 2 tablespoons cream or milk
- ▢ 1/4 cup ( 1oz ) shredded Parmesan cheese
- ▢ Salt and pepper to taste
- ▢ Parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook orzo according to package instructions.
- Drain and add butter. Stir butter into the pasta until melted and add cream (or milk) and cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste and garnish with parsley if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
This Homemade Lemonade for Two couldn’t be easier to make and is everything summer lemonade should be, bright, crisp, sweet, and just the perfect level of tart.
A few weeks ago, I found an old list on my computer that was just titled, “Summer Fun List 2014.” It contained only two things:
- Make a beautiful fruit tart
- Make homemade lemonade
I have zero memory of writing that list and no idea why it stopped at two relatively easy items, but it just goes to show my usual summer priorities: make good food, hydrate in the most summery way possible.
I haven’t made a Summer Fun List 2017 yet, but let’s face it, it’s probably going to start about the same way (though maybe instead of a fruit tart it’ll be S’mores Cupcakes or my favorite Lemon Bars ). So in order to preemptively cross one thing off this year’s list, today I’m sharing Homemade Lemonade for Two.
Homemade lemonade is one of my very favorite parts of summer, but I try not to make it unless I know there are going to be lots of people around to share it with since (delicious and spectacular as it is) it’s basically lemon-flavored sugar water, and I really don’t need an entire pitcher to myself.
And that’s why today’s recipe is Homemade Lemonade for Two. It makes one quart, which is about two to four glasses worth, and the perfect amount to satisfy those summer cravings without having you bouncing off the walls from sugar overload.
This version is really everything summer lemonade should be, bright, crisp, sweet, and just the perfect level of tart. I spent a couple weekends testing out different ratios and variations, so I had a nice steady supply of it there for a while, and man do I miss having a container of this in my fridge! For days after I finished the last batch, I would open my fridge and just stare sadly at my lemonade-less shelves. (It was a little pathetic.)
Fortunately for those of us who want to make it all the time, this version of homemade lemonade is really simple to make. You just heat some water and sugar together to make a simple syrup, juice some lemons, and stir all your ingredients together. Adjust the sweetness, serve over a tall glass of ice, and enjoy!
I’ll be sharing a couple fun lemonade variations over the next couple of weeks, so keep an eye out for those!
Ingredients
Special Equipment
- ▢ Citrus juicer optional but nice to have
Lemonade
- ▢ ½ cup ( 100g ) granulated sugar
- ▢ 2 ⅔ cup filtered water divided, plus more to taste*
- ▢ ½ cup fresh lemon juice ( 2 to 3 medium lemons)
- ▢ Mint leaves for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine sugar and ⅔ cup of the water. Bring to a simmer and stir until sugar is dissolved.
- In a small pitcher or 1 -quart jar, combine the sugar water, 2 cups of water and lemon juice. Stir together. Add more water if needed until lemonade is just a little sweeter than your preferred level of sweetness.
- Pour over a glass of ice and enjoy!
Notes
Homemade Lemonade for Two
Ingredients
Special Equipment
- Citrus juicer optional but nice to have
Lemonade
- ½ cup ( 100g ) granulated sugar
- 2 ⅔ cup filtered water divided, plus more to taste*
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice ( 2 to 3 medium lemons)
- Mint leaves for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine sugar and ⅔ cup of the water. Bring to a simmer and stir until sugar is dissolved.
- In a small pitcher or 1 -quart jar, combine the sugar water, 2 cups of water and lemon juice. Stir together. Add more water if needed until lemonade is just a little sweeter than your preferred level of sweetness.
- Pour over a glass of ice and enjoy!
