Lemon Barley Water

Refreshing summer drink, non alcoholic, barley

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5 from 5 votes

Enjoy your elevenses with a refreshing drink.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time20

Course: Accompaniments, Drink, Kid-Friendly

Cuisine: Gluten-free, Vegan

Keyword: Barley Lemon Water, Breakfast, Diabetic Friendly Food, Kid Friendly Food, Party Dishes, Simple and healthy diet in old age, Use Pearl Barley, Vegetarian

Servings: glasses

Calories:

Ingredients

¾ cup pearl barley
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 Lemon juiced
6 cups Water
½ cup Honey

Instructions

Wash and rinse the barley till the cold water runs clear.
Add the lemon zest, and water in a deep pan.
Bring to boil and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Once cooked Strain the barley water. Keep the barley you can make a delicious filling meal from it.
Add honey to the bowl and stir to dissolve.
Let the mixture cool a bit then add the lemon juice.
Once the mixture comes to room temperature pour in bottles to chill.
Since I was running short of space in the fridge I set them to form ice cubes.
Serve and enjoy!

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