Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade

Before summer is over, I wanted to post this recipe I tried for lemonade. It was DELICIOUS!!! We made it for Father's Day for my hubby and my father-in-law. I'm not sure what my father-in-law thought of it, but we LOVED it!!

Here's what you'll need:

2 C. sugar
1 C. water
2 C. fresh lemon juice
1 gallon cold water
1 lemon, sliced (0pt.)

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and the 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve sugar. This is called a simple syrup. Allow to cool and refrigerate until chilled. When you're ready to juice your lemons, roll them against the counter with your hand pressed on top to get the most juice out of your lemons. I happen to be using a lime in this picture since we were making both Lemonade and Limeade. We made the syrup and juiced our lemons the night before and let them chill in the fridge overnight, along with our gallon of water. Then when you're ready to serve it, combine the syrup, the lemon juice, and the gallon of water.

Serve cold in nice tall glasses with a wedge of lemon, if desired.

Sip it nice and slow and enjoy what's remaining of the last summer days.

Orange Julius

My friend, Alicia, is a great cook! I am always so excited to try anything that she makes because I know it'll be good. Well, today's recipe is hers. And it's TERRIFIC!!!

Now, I've never been to Orange Julius before, but apparently it tastes just like their orange julius. All I have to say is that my four-year-old DEVOURED this stuff! I liked how easy it was to make, how yummy it tasted, and that it's relatively good for you.

Here's what you'll need:

1/2 can frozen orange juice concentrate (I went with the pulp free)
1 C. milk
1 C. water
1/2 C. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 - 1 1/2 trays of ice cubes (12-18 cubes)

Blend all ingredients into a blender until smooth and enjoy!

See, I told you it was easy! Now just try it for yourself and see how yummy it is!!