Hot Buttered Lemonade
Lemonade is often considered a summer treat–served cold on a hot, sunny day–but it’s even better in the cooler months, served warm at the peak of citrus season. Sweetened with honey and spiced with cinnamon, this simple recipe is finished with a little butter, which melts across the top adding richness to each sip. Keep it simple with a garnish of fresh lemon, or mix things up with other citrus, sliced apples, or ripe pears. For a spicy alternative, try it with fresh jalapenos!
Ingredients
- 1 cup lemon juice from 5-6 large lemons
- 2 tsp grated lemon zest
- ¼ cup honey
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 5-6 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cups water
- 2 TBSP unsalted butter diced
- Additional lemon orange, apple, pear, jalapeño or other seasonal garnish, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a gentle simmer, and cook for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust for desired sweetness and concentration.
- Transfer the lemonade to a small punch bowl and garnish with sliced lemon or seasonal fruit. Ladle into individual serving glasses, topping each with a small pat of butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.2mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @cagrownofficial or tag #CAGROWN!