Description
This is the lemonade I grew up on. My grandmother makes this for special occasions and it’s always a treat! This makes A LOT of lemonade!
Ingredients
- 12 whole Large Lemons
- 7-½ pounds Sugar
- Water
- 1 whole 5-gallon Bucket With A Lid
Preparation
The night before:
Cut lemons in half and squeeze to make 1 quart of lemon juice. Refrigerate overnight. Put half of the squeezed lemons in a separate container and refrigerate overnight.
The next day:
Put sugar in a 5-gallon bucket. Add 1 gallon of warm water and stir until dissolved. Add refrigerated lemon juice and mix well. Fill the bucket a little over half full with cool water. Add the refrigerated lemon peels. Cover. Just prior to serving, add a bag of ice to the bucket.
