Old-Fashioned Lemonade
Fresh lemon juice, sugar and cold water. The real thing.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 45 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 35 ml Sugar syrup
- 150 ml Cold water
- Lemon wheel (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Add 45 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 35 ml sugar syrup into the glass
- Pour 150 ml cold water into the glass
- Garnish
About the Old-Fashioned Lemonade
The lemonade family. Lemonade is one of the oldest soft drinks. Records from medieval Egypt describe lemon juice sweetened with sugar, and in 1676 Paris lemonade sellers formed their own trade company. Today almost every culture has its own version, from Indian shikanji to Brazilian "Swiss lemonade".
Old-Fashioned Lemonade FAQ
What's in an Old-Fashioned Lemonade?
45 ml fresh lemon juice, 35 ml sugar syrup, 150 ml cold water, garnished with lemon wheel.
Does an Old-Fashioned Lemonade contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir an Old-Fashioned Lemonade?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve an Old-Fashioned Lemonade in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
