Ingredients for Old Fashioned Black Currant Lemonade
- Black Currants
- Cold Water
- White Sugar
- Lemons
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How to Make Old Fashioned Black Currant Lemonade
- Combine 2 cups of black currants with 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, or until the currants are completely soft and have released their juices.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the solids.
- Return the black currant juice to the saucepan. Add 1 cup of granulated sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until it slightly thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool completely. Pour the black currant syrup into a sterilized jar, seal tightly, and refrigerate until ready to use (this can be stored for up to 2 weeks).
- To serve, fill a glass with ice. Add 1/2 cup of chilled black currant syrup and 1/2 cup of cold water.
- Squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lemon into the glass. Stir gently and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
199g
Fat
0g
Carbs
41g
