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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
2 lbs. of loaf sugar, 2 pints of water, 1 oz. of citric acid, 12 drachm of essence of lemon.
👨🍳 Method
Boil the sugar and water together for 1/4 hour, and put it into a basin, where let it remain till cold. Beat the citric acid to a powder, mix the essence of lemon with it, then add these two ingredients to the syrup; mix well, and bottle for use. Two tablespoonfuls of the syrup are sufficient for a tumbler of cold water, and will be found a very refreshing summer drink.
📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.
⭐ Reader Reviews
Honest opinions from readers who have explored this book.
I tried my hand at Mrs. Beeton's Lemon Syrup this week, drawn in by the promise of a refreshing summer drink. The process was straightforward enough, but I found the use of citric acid instead of fresh lemon juice quite intriguing. It lent the syrup a bright, tangy flavour that was surprisingly consistent. This recipe is perfect for the weeknight cook looking to impress with minimal effort. The syrup keeps well in the fridge, making it an excellent mix-in for iced tea or a delightful drizzle over fruit salads. I was particularly delighted by the ease with which the syrup dissolved in cold water, creating a refreshing beverage with a delightful, zesty kick. Give it a try, and you'll have a vintage remedy for the summer heat in no time.
