Pineapple Lemonade

I know Summer is technically over, but the temps are still warm and Lemonade is always a good treat. Today's version is sweeter than the normal tart lemonade and has a touch of the tropics with fresh pineapple. It's a big hit in our house.

The Deets

5 Lemons

1 Cup Fresh Pineapple (about 1/4 of a fresh pineapple)

3 Cups Water

1 Cup Ice

{I do not add sugar - but I like my lemonade on the tart side - if you want to sweeten it up a 1/4 Cup of Sugar should do the trick}

The How To

Peel the Lemons prior to juicing or the juice will be bitter

Cut the pineapple into large chunks - feel free to use the usually discarded core - it will juice nicely

Toss it into the Juicer & Juice Away

Pour into the pitcher of your choice

Add water and mix well

Add Ice

You Can Add A few slices of Lemon and Pineapple for decoration if you'd like

Nothing like a refreshing glass of lemonade on a warm fall evening!

Enjoy & Happy Fall!

Fresh Lemonade a Toast to Summer!

Happy First Day of Summer! What's one sure fire way to make it feel like summer? Lemonade! Lemonade is simple to prepare and is a crisp refreshing treat even on the hottest summer nights. I prefer my Lemonade a little on the tart side, so if you've got a real sweet tooth, add a bit more sugar. Here's the How To on my favorite summer drink.

The Deets
7 Lemons for juicing (approximately 1 1/4 Cups Lemon Juice)
1 Lemon for looks
2 Cups Warm Water
3/4 Cup Sugar (I like mine tart - if you want it sweeter add more sugar)
2 Cups Ice

The How To
Juice your Lemons - Remember  if you are using a juicer the lemons need to be peeled or the juice will be bitter

Mix the 2 cups of warm water and sugar to create your base
Add Lemon Juice to sugar water base
Mix Well
Add 2 Cups of Ice
Slice remaining Lemon and add it to the lemonade
Let sit until 1/2 of Ice is melted

Enjoy Your Summer!