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Tuesday, June 30, 2015

••••BEET LEMONADE••••

(Source: joythebaker.com & photos also)

Beet Lemonade

makes about 8 cups

adapted slightly from Saveur

3/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup finely grated raw beet*

6 cups filtered water, divided

*I used the fine grating side of a box grater to shred a small, raw, unpeeled beet.  You can also use a food processor with the shredder attachment, but I found the box grater to be much easier.

In a blender or a food processor (fitted with the blade attachment), blend together lemon juice, sugar, shredded beet, and 1 cup of water.  Blend for 1 minute until the mixture is bright pink and well combined.  The beets will never be fully smooth,  that’s ok!

Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer and into a medium bowl.  Use the back of a spoon to press any remaining juice out of the beets and into the lemonade.  Transfer strained mixture to a pitcher and discard the beets.  Add remaining 5 cups of water to the pitcher and stir.  Taste and add more lemon or sugar as necessary.  Store in the refrigerator and serve chilled.  


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