Miss Aimee B's Lemonade

CURLEYBERLEY's Note:

This is from a local tea room. This recipe appeared in a newspaper a few years ago. I know it sounds strange but it really is good. I tried it initially because I was intrigued and thought it would be a good summer drink. I was not disappointed. It took some coaxing to get my boyfriend to even try it but he was glad he did.

• Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 lemons
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 cups milk
• 3 cups club soda
• ice
• vodka or gin, to taste

Directions:

1. Wash lemons, cut off ends and quarter. Squeeze juice into a glass bowl.
2. In blender, coarsely chop lemons (do not puree). Add chopped lemons to juice. Add sugar, stir well and let sit 30 minutes. Add milk; stir well. Cover; refrigerate several hours (I thought it would curdle and it doesn't).
3. Strain mixture. In a glass, combine 1/2 cup lemonade mixture, 1/2 cup club soda and ice. Stir well. Add vodka or gin.