Best Lemon Or Lime Barley Water Recipes

OLD FASHIONED LEMON (CITRUS) BARLEY WATER

Steps:

• Rinse the barley well.
• Cover barley in a pot with cold water & bring to the boil, drain.
• Return barley to saucepan with the lemon rind & 10 cups water, cook slowly for 1 hour.
• Add the lemon juice & sugar and stir until sugar has dissolved.
• Strain and chill to serve.
• Discarded barley can be mixed with some dried fruit & nuts and warm milk and makes a great breakfast.

REFRESHING LEMON BARLEY WATER

Steps:

• Place the barley in a sieve and rinse under cold water until water runs clear.
• Place barley in a saucepan with lemon peel and 6 cups of water.
• Bring to the boil over medium heat. Once boiling, turn down and simmer for 15-30 minutes then strain mixture into a heatproof bowl. Discard the barley.
• Add honey to bowl and stir to dissolve. Stir in lemon juice and then let mixture cool to room temperature.
• Pour into bottles and refrigerate until chilled.

LUSCIOUS LEMON AND LIME WATER

Steps:

• Pour 8 cups water in pitcher or large bowl. Wash lemons and limes, cut into thin slices and add to water.
• Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before drinking, and enjoy! Keep ingredients refrigerated up to 2 days.

LEMON OR LIME BARLEY WATER

Steps:

• Place 4 1/2 cups water in a heavy pot with the barley and bring to a boil. Reduce the mixture by 50% over high heat. Strain the liquid into a clean glass container. Mix in the lemon or lime juice and honey, stirring well.
• Serve well chilled.