“Waiter, there’s a black speck in my lemonade.”
I know this is kind of a strange-looking lemonade. I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that I’ve questioned whether or not I even want to post it here. In fact, I’ve been sitting on it since spring! Because it looks … well, how it looks.
But you guys! This fresh-squeezed vanilla bean lemonade is so divine. All you have to do is remember: that’s not dirt, it’s vanilla! Glorious, wonderful vanilla.
I love this stuff. With tart, fresh lemon juice and creamy notes of vanilla, this lemonade reminds me of a super-refreshing creamsicle.
If the black specks bother you, just strain it through a cheesecloth to discard most of the little vanilla bean specks. A few will make it through, but it’ll be a little prettier overall.
Specks or not, I promise this is an incredible from-scratch lemonade – perfect for toasting goodbye to summer. Too soon? Okay, pretend I didn’t just say that. There’s still lots of lemonade-imbibing summer to be had! (Either way, just do it!)