HOT BUTTERED LEMONADE RECIPE
The most simple lemonade recipe, and yet so refreshing.The sugar is completely dissolved and blends beautifully with the tart lemon.
Ingredients
Sugar
: 1/2 cup
Stick cinnamon
: 6 inches
Allspice
: 6 whole
Cloves
: 4 whole
Lemon juice
: 1/2 cup
Brandy or rum (optional)
: 3 tbsp
Butter or margarine
Method
- In a 4-cup glass measure combine sugar and 2 cups water. Loosely tie spices in cheesecloth; add to sugar mixture.
- Micro-cook, uncovered, till boiling, about 6 to 7 minutes. Let stand 30 minutes.
- Stir in brandy or rum, if desired. Serve in mugs.
- Top each serving with about 1 teaspoon butter.
- Serve with cinnamon stick stirrers, if desired.