Jamaican Lemonade Recipe: When it’s hot outside there’s nothing like a long cold drink to cool you off. The Jamaican lemonade that I knew as a child is better described as limeade because we used limes instead of lemons, which were not easy to find. I’ve created this recipe to taste like the “lemonade” that I remember. We used wet sugar, which had a strong molasses flavour. To duplicate that flavour I added a few tablespoons of molasses to the mix. You may find this drink quite sweet, but that’s because you’re supposed to pour it over ice, which will dilute the flavour. If you prefer it less sweet then just use less sugar.
Presentation Tip: Slice 1 lime or lemon and put it in the jug with the lemonade for a beautiful presentation. This recipe also makes a wonderful mix for cocktails. Add some rum to a jug or a glass to make a quick punch.
Ingredients
8 cups cold Water
8 juicy Limes (you may need 1 or 2 more)
1 juicy Lemon
2 cups Brown Sugar, packed
2 Tbsp Molasses
Instructions
1. Juice enough limes and 1 lemon to make 1 cup of juice
2. Add brown sugar, juice and molasses to the water and stir until all the sugar has dissolved
3. Pour in a jug and refrigerate
Makes 8 servings
The Fay Way: Gold Members click below to watch me make this recipe step by step.
