Jerrelle Guy’s Overnight Bitter-ish Bay Leaf Lemonade 

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Jerrelle Guy’s Overnight Bitter-ish Bay Leaf Lemonade

Yield: 6 cups

Ingredients:

• 1 pound whole lemons (3 to 4 medium)
• 6 to 8 bay leaves, fresh or dried
• ½ cup honey or agave
• 6 cups water

Instructions

• Quarter the lemons and remove the seeds.

• In a large pot, bring the lemon quarters, bay leaves, 6 cups water , and the honey to a gentle boil over medium heat and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the lemons soften and their white piths become transparent

• Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.

• Remove the bay leaves and set aside.

• Blend the cooled mixture in a high-powered blender until liquefied. Strain through a sieve to remove any residual pulp.

• MARINATE FOR 24 HOURS: Divide the lemonade between two quart containers, add the bay leaves back to the lemonade, cover, and chill in the fridge for at least 24 hours before enjoying.

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