Extra Tart Lemonade

and June Favorites

Hi friends! Happy official summer. Today I’m coming to you with a list of some of my June favorites and lemonade recipe. It’s your duty to make homemade lemonade at least 5 times this summer. There’s really nothing better. And maybe while you’re at it batch some iced tea so you can stretch the lemonade even further with Arnold Palmers.

If you don’t have a favorite homemade lemonade ratio, not to worry, I got you covered. Most lemonades have a 3 to 1 or even 4 to 1 ratio of water to lemon juice…. but my ideal equation is 2 parts water to 1 part lemon juice. Which makes it quite tart. Cheek puckering-ly tart. But that is my ideal lemonade!!! Extra tarte, not toooo sweet, and poured into a glass filled to the brim with ice.

I insist you freshly squeeze the lemons for the juice, homemade lemonade isn’t worth it with the store bought crap. To make the simple syrup, combine 1 cup of white sugar with 1 cup of water in a small sauce pan. Simmer, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved. Cool and store in a covered container for 2 to 3 weeks in the fridge (makes enough for two batches of lemonade).

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Extra Tarte Lemonade

• 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (8 to 10 lemons)

• 1/2 cup simple syrup

• 3 cups water

Combine all ingredients in a large jar or pitcher, stir to combine, and taste, adding additional simple syrup to your desired sweetness. Chill in the fridge until cold. Pour over ice and enjoy.

June Favorites

It’s hard to believe that June is almost over. My mom hosted a little bridal luncheon for me at Vinegar Hill House last weekend that was just perfect (see the blueberry sourdough pancake below). Here’s a list of favorites from across the board this month :)

bag from Lucia Zolea, Dining room at Le Chêne, and VHH's sourdough pancake

1. Lucia Zolea’s vintage curation, specifically their handbags and summer jewelry.

2. Ossa phone cases/ beaded wristlets- I love the ones with pearls for summer… like this one and this one

3. The sourdough pancake at Vinegar Hill House– I just discovered the recipe is published on NYTcooking!

4. Malin + Goetz strawberry candle– but it’s like vaaaaaguely strawberry as if you’re walking through a summer garden, not overly sweet or artificial at all

5. Frozen Yogurt at Van Leeuwen– the tart flavor is perfect!!!!!

6. Calomel tees for summer- I get mine at Tumbao in LES of NYC

7. J-crew long linen shorts– I got them in tan first and just repurchased in black (currently 41% off!) They are the perfect length and fit nice and loose.

8. Olivia Rodrigo’s new album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl so in Love. Highly recommend listening to her interview with Zane Lowe while pausing and listening to each song as she talks about it. So good and so interesting!

9. Le Chêne, for a special dinner out– owned an operated by an exceptional husband and wife duo (who happen to be my friends!) He curates the beverage program and she runs the kitchen… an outstanding dining experience every time.

10. Homemade extra tart lemonade!!!!!! of course :)

Bridal hit list coming at the end of this week!

xxx,

Maddy