Ingredients for Old Fashioned Lemon Citrus Barley Water
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 14 cups water
- Lemon, Rind Of
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
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How to Make Old Fashioned Lemon Citrus Barley Water
- Rinse 1 cup of pearl barley thoroughly under cold water.
- Place the rinsed barley in a saucepan and cover with 4 cups of cold water. Bring to a boil, then drain the barley.
- Return the drained barley to the saucepan. Add the zest of 1 large lemon and 10 cups of fresh water. Simmer gently over low heat for 1 hour, or until the barley is tender.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the juice of 1 large lemon and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar (or to taste). Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Strain the barley water through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher or container. Discard the barley (or see bonus tip below!).
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the drink to chill thoroughly before serving.
- Bonus Tip: Don't throw away the cooked barley! Mix it with some dried fruit (1/4 cup), nuts (1/4 cup), and warm milk (1 cup) for a nutritious and delicious breakfast.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
459g
Fat
0g
Carbs
54g
