The Oatmeal of Alford

Oatmeal lemon drink

Ingredients

3 tablespoons rough oatmeal.
1 tablespoon castor sugar.
Juice and rind of 1 lemon.
2 pints boiling water.

Method

Pour water into oatmeal, rind and sugar.
Stand on the hob for 1 hour, then strain.
Add lemon juice.