Lemonade

To me, homemade lemonade should be tart and gently sweet. I really dislike overly sugared lemonades that leave me more thirsty than satisfied. This recipe is made with agave nectar as a replacement for refined white sugar and the combination is a delightful balance.

Homemade Lemonade
Makes 5 cups

1.25 cups freshly squeezed lemons
1/4 cup light agave nectar
4 cups cold filtered water
Mint and/or lemons for garnish

Squeeze about 10-12 lemons to make one and a quarter cups of lemon juice. Set aside. In a small sauce pan heat a cup of water and add the agave nectar. Once the nectar has completely blended with the water take it off the heat. In a pitcher, combine the lemon juice, sweetened water, and cold filtered water. Taste and add lemon juice or sweetener as needed. Chill for about an hour and pour over a tall glass of ice. Garnish with your choices of fresh mint leaves and/or lemon slices.