{"id":4105,"date":"2014-06-12T00:00:45","date_gmt":"2014-06-12T00:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kathycasey.com\/blog\/?p=4105"},"modified":"2014-06-12T00:00:45","modified_gmt":"2014-06-12T00:00:45","slug":"serene-summer-sipper-lemonades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dishingwithkathycasey.com\/?p=4105","title":{"rendered":"Serene Summer Sipper: Lemonades!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nothing says summer like a refreshing glass of lemonade. These days, we\u2019re seeing lots of creative takes of this American staple.<\/p>\n

Start with the basics and switch it up a bit: fresh squeezed lemon juice, sugar, and water. Add some sparkle to your lemonade and lightening it up by adding a big splash of sparkling berry water (I love the strawberry and raspberry lemon sparkling waters at Whole Foods<\/a>). Or instead of making it with traditional sugar, sweeten it with organic agave or local honey.<\/p>\n

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\nFresh Squeezed Lemonade!
\nPhoto by Kathy Casey Food Studios<\/strong>\u00ae<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get creative with the classic Arnold Palmer made with equal parts iced tea and lemonade by switching out classic black tea with green tea or chai.<\/p>\n

One of my favorite lemonade flavor profiles is lavender-mint. The lavender is beautifully complemented by sweet mint. (Perfect for using up from your garden!) Or try adding just a dash of rose water or orange blossom water \u2013 it adds a lovely floral essence!<\/p>\n

Summer fruits are plentiful this time of year: Muddle in mouth-watering watermelon, juicy peaches, sweet cherries, or tart raspberries. Or get herbalicious with your lemonade and add in sprigs of fresh picked rosemary such as in my Rosemary Lemonade Cooler<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Cool off with a refreshing glass; cheers! \u2013Kathy<\/p>\n

Rosemary Lemonade Cooler<\/strong>
\nZesty lemon syrup and fresh rosemary make for a refreshing drink, perfect for outdoor entertaining. It\u2019s also make a great summer cocktail by adding 1 \u2013 1 \/2 ounces of vodka per serving.<\/p>\n

Makes 8 to 10 servings
\nPrep time: 30 minutes<\/p>\n

3 Tbsp lemon zest
\n4 -6 large sprigs of fresh rosemary
\n2 cups sugar
\n2 cups water
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\n1 1\/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
\n3 cups water or sparkling water<\/p>\n

Garnish: lemon wheel or wedges and small fresh rosemary sprigs<\/p>\n

Combine the zest, rosemary, sugar, and the 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a quick boil over high heat. Boil for 1 minute then remove from heat. Let sit for 30 minutes to allow the mint to steep and the syrup to cool.<\/p>\n

Remove and discard rosemary from syrup. In a large pitcher, combine the cooled syrup, lemon juice, and the 3 cups of water (or sparkling water if serving right away). Serve over ice in a tall glass garnished with lemon wheels and rosemary.<\/p>\n

Recipe developed by Kathy Casey Food Studios\u00ae<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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