A sunny summer day in June should be perfect picnic weather…NOT…it was so hot when I shot these photos that the ice in the lemonade melted almost instantly, so think cool thoughts when viewing these photos…
Ice cold lemonade is the perfect summer drink for a picnic…
Lemonade
- 6 lemons (juice of 6 lemons)
- 1 cup sugar, or to taste
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 lemon, cut crosswise into very thin slices
Preparation -
Mix the lemon juice and sugar together in a large pitcher. Stir to dissolve all the sugar, then add the water. Serve over ice. Place a lemon slice on top of each glass before serving.
Stir 2 tablespoons of grape juice into 2 quarts of fresh lemonade for just the right shade of pale pink. Chill and serve.
Everything except the vintage glass jar and silverware came from Goodwill…(the checked towels came from Dollar Tree)
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Such beautiful summery photos today, Becky. There's nothing better than a cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day.
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The Blue Ridge Gal
Hi Becky! Nice to visit your blog. Thanks for the sweet comments! I love your setting! It is just gorgeous!!!! It makes me want to relax and take the afternoon off. :) Your photos are perfect!!
ReplyDelete~Liz
What a great picnic setting. I now want to go have a picnic. Thanks for the reminder that picnics can have lovely settings! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI was really thinking cool the whole time I promise. It's been 107 here already, so I do know how hot it can get. I so love the picnic and what a pretty setting, I love the lemonade jar too. I havn't seen one of those in years. So well done, love it all. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! Your blog is such a happy place to visit. Mr. Blog Kitty is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by to see me yesterday.
yum...wish I was sitting in the shade enjoying a nice cool glass of lemonade
ReplyDeleteOh Becky I just love this...its like a mag cover to me...just great photos and love the old time ball lemonade jar...thanks so much for sharing this great post my friend...May you have a cool day ha ha!! hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures, now I want some lemonade!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping my my blog, I love new visitors!
Blessings
Robin
What a pretty picnic! With temperatures in the upper 90s here in Alabama, that lemonade would be great. BTW, I LOVE your jar that the lemonade is in!
ReplyDeletePink Lemonade and a daisy, could it get any better!
ReplyDeletehi becky ~thanks for the great lemonade recipe...your spread looks like a delight
ReplyDeleteHi Becky, it is all so lovely and fresh....just charming!!
ReplyDeleteBarb
Just blog lurking and found yours.... Love your table or picnic scape! it screams sweet old fashion summer. I love it!
ReplyDeleteOhhh this is nice! I love the vintage glass jar! The red plates are terrific! Great photos too!Happy TT!
ReplyDeleteOh my! The photos alone are delectable! Great shots!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I absolutely love this posting! Such refreshment and color and summer and..and..and..
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
Your photos are fantastic!!! I fell like I am there with you!!!
ReplyDeleteI love all of your red, white and blue!!! Sooo pretty!!! The lemonade looks so refreshing and yummy...I love the jar you have it in!!! Wonderful post!!!
Enjoy!!!
XOXO
Cathy
What a lovely and festive patriotic picnic on the grass. Love the placemats and the flatware. The dasies are such a lovely touch!
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Tina
This is so beautiful and very summery!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Becky. Love your 4th of July set-up... AND the lemonade is the BEST summer drink I think...
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
So pretty and shouts Summer! Love the jug and white basket..
ReplyDeleteThis was very inspiring and a breath of coolness from the ice cold lemonade.
ReplyDeleteYou have captured the magic of Summer! Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for making me smile this AM and giving me such inspiration.
Joyce
Your photographs are just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBecky, I enjoyed "thumbing" through your photographs. We'll get lots of use out from your recipe for lemonade. Your entire post charmingly captured summer.
ReplyDeleteLike everyone else, I love that jar! I know what you mean about trying to keep the from melting, it's like you need ice for the ice!
ReplyDeleteYour picnic tablescape is just lovely, what says summer better than red, white and blue, daisies, lemonade and a picnic basket!
Nothing better on a hot day than a cold glass of lemonade! Love the outdoor tablescape. Ready for July 4th!
ReplyDeleteChristi
What a fantastic post! The colors and photos and your lemonade holder jar thingie is just so cool I have always been a fan or your photography!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
Have a Fabulous Weekend!
~Really Rainey~
I went right home yesterday and made this lemonade! It was yummy and so refreshing!
ReplyDeleteI haven't had homemade lemonade in...well forever! It sounds so good, I wish I had a big, cold glass right now. Your beautiful photos were also a treat for the eyes. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is all very pretty!
ReplyDeleteWish I had some lemonade!
Katherine
I'd love to plop myself down in the middle of that picnic!! I love fresh lemonade and I love the container you served it from - Beautiful photos!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable photos. Check out my lemonade post:
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Take care.
This is just beautiful, Becky! Perfect for the 4th of July!
ReplyDeleteJane
WOW...your photos are stunning!!! TFS!
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