I whipped this up a few days ago, and it was so, so, good. In each sip there is first the great tartness of the lemons, and then just after, a mellow vanilla kick. I like my lemonade semi-sweet (but not too sweet) and pulpy, so just keep that in mind and adjust to your heart's desire!
To Make One Reasonably sized pitcher (serves 6-ish):
- Make a simple syrup by stirring together 3/4 c of sugar and 1 c water in a small saucepan on low heat, remove when sugar is dissolved
- Meanwhile, juice about 5 good-sized lemons directly into your pitcher (reserve half your lemon-left-over peels and such)
- Cool the syrup slightly, and then stir together with the concentrated lemon juice. Fill 3/4 of the pitcher with cool water.
- Throw in a teaspoon or so of vanilla and give the whole thing a good stir.
- If you're like me, toss about 1/2 your juiced-lemon wedges back into the pitcher. I love the taste that it gives!
- Serve over tall glasses full to the brim with ice, and take delight in one of the best things about the sweltering Summer...the cold, cold drinks.
- Find a place, preferably grassy, on which to enjoy!
Happy Friday!
PS: Thanks for all that fabric love! What will come of my designs?
Who knows! Doll dresses, zip pouches, quilt squares, etc. I've recieved so many nice emails asking if it will be available for sale...and for right now, I am thinking probably not. The Spoonflower yardage isn't currently affordable enough to turn around and sell it in the shop, and also, I really love the idea of there being some original Black Apple fabric designs to make my dolls + things even more my own specific, unique creation.
However, I would adore to design a line of Black Apple-ish fabric that could be available to you, and if approached, would take them up in millisecond!
