The weather is getting warmer and a refreshing drink is in order!
Lemonade Spritzer
Lemonade (made with Country Time lemonade mix – pink or plain)
Lemon- Lime soda (I used Sprite Zero)
Ice and lemon slices.
Pour lemonade in iced glasses about 3/4 full. Fill the rest of the way with lemon lime soda and garnish with lemon slices.
Very refreshing and easy! Perfect for a busy day. If you like, you can add a little vodka or citron vodka to kick it up a notch!
Today’s Lagniappe: How to Choose A Lemon
From World’s Healthiest Foods
One of the tricks to finding a good quality lemon is to find one that is rather thin-skinned since those with thicker peels will have less flesh and therefore be less juicy. Therefore, choose lemons that are heavy for their size and that feature peels that have a finely grained texture. They should be fully yellow in color as those that have green tinges will be more acidic due to the fact that they have not fully ripened. Signs of overmature fruit include wrinkling, soft or hard patches and dull coloring. Fresh lemons are available all year round.
Lemons will stay fresh kept at room temperature, away from exposure to sunlight, for about one week. If you will not be using them within this time period, you can store the lemons in the refrigerator crisper where they will keep for about four weeks.
Lemon juice and zest can also be stored for later use. Place freshly squeezed lemon juice in ice cube trays until frozen, subsequently storing them in plastic bags in the freezer. Dried lemon zest should be stored in a cool and dry place in an airtight glass container.
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