The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3436 — Year-Round Lemonade Concentrate
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3436 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
For 10 lemons take 1½ pounds sugar. Break it into pieces and rub the sugar against the lemon zest.
Squeeze the juice of all 10 lemons onto the scented sugar in a bowl. Stir frequently until the sugar has dissolved into syrup.
Strain through muslin, bottle, cork and seal with resin. When using, the author adds 3 teaspoons syrup per glass water.
Historical editorial note: The title's implication of year-round storage is historical and is not a verified modern shelf-life guarantee.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3436. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.