RECIPE
There is literally no easier lemonade recipe than the recipe that utilizes the whole lemon. This lemonade uses scented geraniums to give the final cold drink a flowery and perfumy edge, and fresh summer blueberries give it great color, plus a tart and sweet balance. The lemon peel and pith add some bitter qualities that are incredibly pleasant. The final result is a beautiful multidimensional lemonade with a marvelous light and silky texture! Lavender flowers work beautifully in this as well. Adding some vodka makes a killer cocktail.
4 lemons, quartered, seeds removed
1 cup sugar
2 cups water for blending (plus more for the drink)
1 cup blueberries
¼ cup scented geranium flowers or 2 teaspoons finely chopped lavender
Serve over ice with a geranium flower garnish.
It’s important to use organic citrus, as conventionally grown citrus can have chemical pesticides in the wax all over the peel to help with shelf-life. Some organic growers use wax, but they use organic and edible ingredients only – mostly beeswax.
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