Nothing says Summertime like
Lemonade! Of course here in the US lemonade is nothing more than lemon juice, sugar and water but "lemonade" is made differently in the UK and France. So be careful if you travel abroad and order a simple "lemonade".
Daily consumption of four ounces of lemon juice per day, when mixed with two liters of water, has been shown to reduce the rate of stone formation in people susceptible to kidney stones. Lemons contain the highest concentration of citrate of any fruit, and this weak acid has been shown to inhibit stone formation. And "Cloudy" lemonade made with hot water, infused with mint, and sweetened with honey is a common folk remedy for sore throat in the Middle East. Now for "lemonade with a twist" give this recipe a try ... 1. Make a simple syrup of 2 parts water to 1 part sugar and as it boils lightly, let some fresh basil leaves boil in the water for about 7 to 8 minutes. 2. Mix equal parts of the basil-infused simple syrup to peach nectar and fresh squeezed lemon juice. 3. THEN mix equal parts of that mixture with Pelligrino water and then spring water to taste. 4. Float lemon slices, fresh peach slices and basil leaves in the glass when serving. Summertime ... enjoy! ~ Chef ~
Nothing says Summertime like Lemonade! Of course here in the US lemonade is nothing more than lemon juice, sugar and water but "lemonade" is made differently in the UK and France. So be careful if you travel abroad and order a simple "lemonade". 
Daily consumption of four ounces of lemon juice per day, when mixed with two liters of water, has been shown to reduce the rate of stone formation in people susceptible to kidney stones. Lemons contain the highest concentration of citrate of any fruit, and this weak acid has been shown to inhibit stone formation. And "Cloudy" lemonade made with hot water, infused with mint, and sweetened with honey is a common folk remedy for sore throat in the Middle East. Now for "lemonade with a twist" give this recipe a try ... 1. Make a simple syrup of 2 parts water to 1 part sugar and as it boils lightly, let some fresh basil leaves boil in the water for about 7 to 8 minutes. 2. Mix equal parts of the basil-infused simple syrup to peach nectar and fresh squeezed lemon juice. 3. THEN mix equal parts of that mixture with Pelligrino water and then spring water to taste. 4. Float lemon slices, fresh peach slices and basil leaves in the glass when serving. Summertime ... enjoy! ~ Chef ~
