This mild and refreshing drink was popular in Victorian England.

Ingredients:

• ½ C pearl barley
• 8 C water
• ¼ C lemon juice
• 4 tsp. sugar or honey

Instructions:

1. Bring water and barley to a boil and simmer at low heat for about two hours.
2. Strain barley and cool liquid slightly.
3. Add lemon juice and sugar or honey.
4. Serve as a hot drink or chill and serve cold.