Lemonade Powders
A Victorian-era effervescent lemonade powder set, packaged in two separate papers that fizz when combined with water. Similar to ginger-beer powders but with lemon flavor instead of ginger.
Ingredients
- 0.5 drachm (approximately 1.75 grams or 1/2 teaspoon) Bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) (For the blue paper packet)
- 0.25 ounce (approximately 7 grams or 1.5 teaspoons) Sugar, granulated (For the blue paper packet)
- 0.25 teaspoon Lemon essence or dried lemon peel powder (For the blue paper packet; substitute for ginger in the original ginger-beer formula)
- 25 grains (approximately 1.6 grams or 1/2 teaspoon) Tartaric acid, powdered (For the white paper packet)
- 1 piece Blue paper or small envelope (For packaging the alkaline mixture)
- 1 piece White paper or small envelope (For packaging the acid mixture)
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Instructions
- 1Combine the bicarbonate of soda, sugar, and lemon essence or lemon peel powder in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
- 2Carefully transfer the mixed powder into the blue paper or envelope. Fold securely to prevent moisture exposure.
- 3Measure the tartaric acid powder and place it in the white paper or envelope. Fold securely to keep dry.
- 4When ready to make lemonade, dissolve the contents of the blue paper in a glass of cold water (about 8 ounces). Stir until dissolved, then add the contents of the white paper. The mixture will immediately fizz and effervesce. Stir briefly and drink while still fizzing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: {'calories_per_serving': 28, 'calories_from_fat': 0}
