Make Lemonade While The Sun Shines

PASSIONS | by JEAN GALTON

IT’S 8:30 IN THE MORNING and 83 degrees, potentially headed to 100 by the end of the day. I’m not sure how I’ll cope with the heat, but one thing is for sure: I’ll make lemonade.

© ANGIE NORWOOD BROWNE

My potted Meyer lemon tree (the one that I’ve almost killed umpteen times) is loaded with bright-yellow fruit. And Meyer lemons make lemonade that is fragrant, softly sour and coolly refreshing. It’s one of my favorite all-time drinks. And perfect for a heat wave.

Meyer Lemonade
Makes 3 cups

1 cup sugar
2 cups water
Pinch salt
1 Meyer lemon, thinly sliced
1/3 cup Meyer lemon juice
Ice

Combine the sugar, water and salt in a small saucepan over high heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved (about 5 minutes) and add the sliced lemon. Let stand 10 minutes covered. Pour the lemon juice into the pot and transfer to a pitcher. Chill. Serve poured over ice.