Refreshing Barley Drink
Quench your thirst with this 'Refreshing Barley Drink,' a hydrating and healthy beverage made from simmered pearled barley, zesty lemon peel, and fresh lemon juice. Perfect for warm days, this homemade barley water combines earthy, nutty flavors with a hint of citrus brightness, lightly sweetened for a perfectly balanced taste. The drink is simple to prepare—requiring just a handful of ingredients—and is packed with wholesome goodness and natural refreshment. Best served chilled over ice, it's an ideal choice for a cooling summer treat or a revitalizing post-workout drink. Try this easy recipe for a satisfying sip that nourishes as it refreshes! Keywords: barley drink recipe, refreshing summer beverage, healthy homemade drinks, barley water recipe, citrus barley drink.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearled barley
- 10 cups water
- 1 medium-sized lemon peel lemon peel
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Rinse the pearled barley thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or impurities.
In a large pot, combine the rinsed barley with 10 cups of water.
Add the lemon peel to the pot, ensuring it is large enough to be easily removed later.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 50 minutes, or until the barley is tender and cooked through.
After simmering, remove the pot from heat and allow it to cool slightly. Then, remove the lemon peel from the pot.
Strain the barley mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or another pot to separate the liquid from the cooked barley.
Stir in the sugar while the liquid is still warm, allowing it to dissolve completely.
Add the fresh lemon juice to the mixture, stirring well to incorporate.
Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
Serve the barley drink cold over ice, garnishing with a slice of lemon if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
865 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 98 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 196.1 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.9 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.2 g | ||
| Protein | 20.0 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 219 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 605 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
