Lemonade made with pure maple syrup is a treat to enjoy. Each of the recipes below makes a quart of lemonade, best enjoyed over large glass of ice, sipped slowly.
Of course, if you have a sweet tooth you may want the lemonade sweeter. It is not as sweet as commercially made lemonade, and you do have to love the heady taste of pure maple syrup. But I have to think if you are here reading, you are passionate about your use of sweeteners.
Maple Sugar Lemonade
Ingredients:
- 1 large lemon (about ¼ cup juice)
- 3 Tbsp Maple Sugar
Directions:
Add to a 1 quart container and shake gently to combine. Add 1 quart cold water. Put on cap tightly and shake till sugar dissolves.
Note:
Maple sugar is sold in some bulk bins at natural grocery stores, and at times shows up at Trader Joe’s.
Makes 1 quart.
Maple Lemonade
Ingredients:
- 1 large lemon (about ¼ cup juice)
- 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
Directions:
Add to a 1 quart container and shake gently to combine. Add 1 quart cold water. Put on cap tightly and shake for a minute.
Makes 1 quart.
Both recipes can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days, but best enjoyed within a day.
