Barley Water

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2006

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Just Barley

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (11)

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Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
approximately 2 quarts

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 0 min
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 2 hr 45 min

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Ingredients

2 quarts water
1 cup hulled barley
2 lemons
1/4 cup honey

Directions

Place the water and barley into a medium saucepan; cover, set over high heat and bring to a boil. Once the barley comes to a boil, decrease the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. While the liquid is cooking, peel the lemons, being careful not to cut into the white pith. Juice the lemons and place the juice along with the peel into a 3-quart pitcher and set aside.

After 30 minutes, strain the barley water through a fine mesh strainer into the pitcher. Discard the barley. Add the honey and stir to combine. Refrigerate until chilled.

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Laurel Grovetown, GA 10-14-2009
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wonderful!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

had my doubts, but it was great
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Gordon Santa Clara, CA 07-27-2008
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Very refreshing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a very nice refreshing drink. I can see all sorts of ways to experiment with this - maybe pomegranate juice rather... than lemons for example.Read more
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Erin Snohomish, WA 02-20-2008
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Refreshing and Fabulous!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was intrigued by the recipe and made it. Fabulous! In an attempt to ration it, I diluted it down by half with water and... would sip on it all day. It was crisp and refreshing and was a nice alternative to plain water when I needed a change. Much better than soda and more flavorful than just adding a twist of lemon to your water. A must for the summer!Read more
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Anonymous 11-28-2007
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Refreshing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It's a great simple recipe. I would keep the barley for cereal or a salad instead of discarding though.
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Paul Weaverville, NC 01-13-2007
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Alton is the freakin man!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My wife and I loved this drink! It will be a staple in my home from know on!
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Ronald Bethalto, IL 08-24-2006
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Barley Water
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

good