Clove Lemonade Base Recipes

LEMONADE WITH LEMONADE ICE CUBES

Steps:

• In a large pitcher, whisk the lemon juice and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add the water to taste. Fill 2 ice-cube trays with the lemonade and place a mint leaf and a piece of cut up orange segment in each compartment. Reserve the rest in the refrigerator. When frozen, turn them into a frozen bowl or an ice sculpture and place on a buffet with the pitcher of lemonade beside them to serve over the ice cubes.
• Notes about the recipe: I love making ice cubes with surprises inside that add more flavor to a drink once they melt. And why have a melting ice cubes dilute a drink? Make it from something flavorful and it will add rather than take away from the taste. At Tru I make pineapple water ice cubes with candied lemon rind imbedded and serve them with plum or rhubarb lemonade.

PINEAPPLE CLOVE LEMONADE

Steps:

• Insert the cloves in the pineapple core evenly on all sides. Place in large container and
• cover with the lemonade, making sure the core is submerged. Steep 1 hour in the fridge, then serve over ice.

CLOVE LEMONADE BASE

Steps:

• Mix ingredients, bring slowly to the boiling point, and boil for 2 minutes.
• Cool and strain.
• Use 3 Tbls of this mixture for each 8 oz.
• glass, filling glass with water and ice.
• May be kept indefinitely in the refrigerator.
• Mint or lemon slices may be added.

LEMON BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and use to baste your favorite meat when grilling- great on spareribs!

BEST LEMONADE EVER

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• Remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. In pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.