barley soda

Recipe in Chronicling America
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Ingredients

  • 6 glasses
  • 4 cups of hot water
  • 4 tablespoons barley powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons juice lemon

Directions

  1. Mix the barley with a little cold water, add the hot water and boil for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Strain the barley, add the sugar and lemon juice.
  3. Serve very cold.
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