Lemon Barley Water

Why?

• Full of B vitamins and nutrients
• Gives you strength to fight the flu
• Helps an upset stomach
• Better for athletes than Gatorade (and tastes better!)
• Perfect for kiddies with a fever
• Perfect for kiddies who have a belly ache from too much sugar!
• The barley used in the water can be used to make barley soup. Two meals in one!
• Great way to use lemon syrup from lemon shake-ups.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup barley
• 4 cups water
• 4 (1-inch) strips lemon peel
• 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup honey, or more as desired (Or 1/4 cup lemon syrup.)

Method

1. Clean the barley by putting it in a strainer and pouring boiling water over it.
2. Combine the  barley, water, and lemon peel in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. cover  and simmer for 25 minutes with the lid on the pan.
3. Remove from the heat and strain into a clean container
4. Add more cold water to bring to 4 cups.
5. Add the lemon juice and honey to taste, and stir well to combine. (Or add lemon syrup.)
6. Refrigerate until well chilled, or serve warm for an upset stomach.

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