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Meyer Lemonade Recipe

It’s been almost 15 years ago since we had our first conversation about growing a garden together. It’s been that long? We still can’t believe it.Back then, our garden inventory was a mere small handful of terra cotta pots filled with herbs on a tiny balcony of a second story apartment. We were only able to occupy half of that balcony because we shared the apartment with two other roommates. So, our personal space back then was one bedroom, a shared bathroom, kitchen and half a balcony.

Compared to what we have growing now, we had very little back then. But we always dreamed big because of what our monthly issue of Sunset Magazine inspired us to what we “can do” with our small space and if we had just a bit more yardage, of what we “could do”.Well, we found our space, filled it with 38 fruit trees and continually played in the dirt. But never ever in our wildest dreams would we ever believe that we would find ourselves and reading about ourselves in Sunset Magazine, the exact publication that continually encouraged and inspired us to grow more and live green.It’s surreal and strange to see our faces in the very magazine that inspired our garden to grow and flourish to become what it is today.

Meyer Lemonade Recipe | Easy Lemonade Recipe | White On Rice Couple (3)Feature in Sunset Magazine!

So it’s here, the February 2011 issue of Sunset Magazine and we’re on pages 50 and 87. There isn’t just one, but two stories about our garden citrus in this issue and it’s too overwhelming for us to even comprehend how this all happened. We’re still in shock and often shy about it all. In fact, they even used our photographs of the detailed fruit that we shot in the story. Double shock treat omg wow!

All we can say right now (or shout) is a huge THANK YOU to all the editors at Sunset Magazine, Senior Garden writer Sharon Cohoon and photographer Andrea Gomez for championing our humble citrus garden in this month’s issue. And to all of you readers and friends who have supported us on this blog, we thank you profusely.

We’re thrilled, excited, in shock and even more humbled by this whole experience. You all made our wildest garden dreams come true!

To celebrate and keep in theme with the citrus sunset stories, we made some refreshing meyer lemonade. The floral qualities of meyer lemons brighten up the classic lemonade with a floral twist. With an added sprig of fresh rosemary, this wonderful meyer lemonade becomes extra special, delicate and fragrant for such a joyous occasion. Make sure you slice up the meyer lemon rinds and infuse in the lemonade. The flavor will pop, and make this a drinkable meyer lemon candy.

Thank you to every single one of you!

Much love and gratitude,

-Todd and Diane

You can read one of the stories here, at Sunset.com. For the 2nd story, you’ll just have to buy the February 2011 issue. But also included are our some of our favorite citrus recipes! 😀

our meyer lemons are finally ripe for this meyer lemonade recipe

a touch of rosemary, one sprig is plenty, makes this lemonade outstanding

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Meyer Lemonade with Rosemary Recipe

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 10 minutes mins

Don't go overboard with the rosemary, because it can quickly overpower the lemonade. It should give just the subtlest hint of rosemary to compliment the Meyer lemons. Throw in a few of the squeezed Meyer lemon rinds into lemonade to give it an extra brightness of flavor. Citrus have incredible flavor in the oils of their rinds and after squeezing, those oils have been pushed to the surface, just waiting to be used. We make our lemonades with simple syrup, a great staple to always have in the fridge, but you can always just use sugar or agave nectar to taste.

Makes about 5 1/2 cups

4.50 from 4 votes

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh Meyer Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup (240ml) Simple Syrup *recipe follows
  • 4 cups (960ml) Water
  • a couple sprigs of fresh Rosemary , for garnish

Instructions

  • Combine meyer lemon juice, simple syrup, and water in a pitcher, adding in a few freshly squeezed rinds of the Meyer lemons. Stir to combine

  • Chill until ready to serve. Serve over ice with fresh rosemary sprigs if desired.

Notes

Simple Syrup

This is our basic simple syrup recipe. We'll often make variations by substituting palm sugar or agave nectar for some of the sugar or by infusing ginger or mint into the syrup when boiling. They are great for making your own sodas with a soda water. Simple syrup keeps very well, usually for months if your storage jar is sterile before filling. Makes about 3 cups.

  • 2 cups (480ml) Water
  • 2 cups (400g) Sugar

Simple Syrup Directions

  1. Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Stir and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15-20 seconds then take off the heat.
  2. Allow to cool then store in a sterile jar in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 156kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 41mg, Potassium: 56mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 42g, Vitamin A: 1IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 2mg

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Fruit, Garden Recipes

Calories: 156

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  1. Karen Ann August 1, 2021 @ 1:39 pm Reply

    This was delicious and much easier to make than other recipes I have found! I didn’t add the rosemary, it was perfect just the same without it. My whole family loved it!Meyer Lemonade Recipe | Easy Lemonade Recipe | White On Rice Couple (14)

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FAQs

How many cups does a gallon of lemonade serve? ›

Each gallon bag will yield approximately 24-4 oz servings in 8 oz cups filled with ice, or about 11-12 8 oz servings in 16 oz cups filled with ice.

How many lemons should I put in a gallon of water? ›

Use a Gallon Jug

I've found that it's so much easier to track how much I'm drinking if I fill up a gallon jug every single morning and just drink from that all day long. Because of the health benefits, I drink lemon water. So I fill up a gallon jug with approximately 10 Tablespoons lemon juice to 1 gallon water.

Which one is lemonade formula? ›

To make 8 cups of lemonade, mix the juice of 8 freshly squeezed lemons with 1/2 a cup of sugar and 5 cups of water and serve over ice cubes. A diced (cut up) lemon or lime can also be added to mixture. The sugar is sometimes replaced by maple syrup.

What are the ingredients in simply lemonade? ›

CONTAINS PURE FILTERED WATER, LEMON JUICE, CANE SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS. * Not a significant source of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron and potassium.

Why do you put baking soda in lemonade? ›

The answer is carbonation! Carbonation is the process of adding carbon dioxide (CO2) to a liquid. In this experiment, you are creating a chemical reaction between an acid—the lemon juice—and a base—the baking soda. The chemical reaction creates carbon dioxide in your liquid and that's what forms the bubbles.

Does 4 cups equal 1 gallon? ›

In liquid measurement, there are 16 cups in a gallon.

What is a good price for one cup of lemonade? ›

If you're using fresh lemons, fresh ice, and large glasses, you could probably charge $1.00 to $1.25 per cup. If you're using a powdered mix and serving up small glasses, people probably won't pay more than $0.25 to $0.50.

Is lemonade good for you? ›

Since lemonade is essentially lemon juice combined with water and some sugar, it is an easy way to get a healthy dose of lemon. Vitamin C, B6, and A are just a few of the many vitamins, minerals, and healthy compounds found in a single lemon.

Is Chick Fil A lemonade real lemonade? ›

Classic lemonade using three simple ingredients: real lemon juice—not from concentrate, cane sugar, and water. Nutrition information is calculated using standard product formulations and incorporates multiple data sources. Variation in nutrition & ingredients may occur.

Is it OK to drink homemade lemonade? ›

The answer is yes, homemade lemonade is healthier than carbonated lemonade, but only if you cut down on the sugar. Unsweetened lemonade is always the best way forward, allowing you to keep the hydrating properties, vitamin C, and antioxidants but cut down on the drawbacks, primarily caused by excess sugars.

Is Chick Fil A's lemonade homemade? ›

Chick-fil-A's lemonade has just three ingredients—water, sugar, and fresh squeezed lemons (not concentrate), mixed together and made daily at each location.

Is 7 Up lemonade? ›

7 Up (stylized as 7up outside the United States) or Seven Up is an American brand of lemon-lime–flavored non-caffeinated soft drink. The brand and formula are owned by Keurig Dr Pepper, although the beverage is internationally distributed by PepsiCo.

What are the ingredients in 7 11 strawberry lemonade? ›

Ingredients. Filtered Water, Sugar, Lemon Juice From Concentrate (filtered Water, Lemon Juice Concentrate), Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Strawberry Juice From Concentrate (filtered Water, Strawberry Juice Concentrate), Fruit And Vegetable Juice Concentrate (color), Gum Arabic.

How to make a lemonade stand list? ›

To run a successful lemonade stand, you'll need some basic supplies such as cups, a pitcher, a lemon squeezer, and ice. You can also add fun extras like straws, signs, and decorations to attract customers. Of course, you'll also need lemonade mix or lemons and a squeezer. Luckily, it's easy to make.

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