Fresh Lemonade
- YIELDS
- 2 quarts
- PREP
- 10 Min
There's something about our Fresh Lemonade that is just so refreshing, you'll want to have a pitcher of it on hand at all times!
What You'll Need
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Grated peel of 1 lemon
- 5 cups cold water
- 2 cups ice
What to Do
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In a large pitcher, dissolve the sugar in the boiling water, stirring until dissolved. Add the lemon juice and lemon peel; mix well.
- Add the cold water and ice, stirring until well blended.
Flavor Options:
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Pineapple-Mint Lemonade: Stir 3 cups pineapple juice and 1/4 cup mint leaves into the lemonade before adding the ice cubes, and serve.
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Watermelon Lemonade: Puree 2 cups seedless watermelon chunks; stir into the lemonade before adding the ice cubes, and serve.
- Berry Berry Lemonade: Thaw and puree a 10-ounce package of frozen mixed berries with 1/4 cup honey; stir into the lemonade before adding the ice cubes, and serve.
Note
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Serve in tall glasses garnished with lemon slices. If making this in advance, don't add the ice until ready to serve.
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edbo11
Jun 18, 2014
Easy peasy Lemonade. 1 cup sugar or splenda, 1 cup lemon juice, 6.5 cups water. Makes 1/2 gallon. Chill and server over ice. I also like to take lavender and crush it, put it into one of the cups of water and boil. Let steep, strain and add to the remaining water.
Davfly4 3932081
Aug 20, 2013
It would be nice to know how many lemons it takes to make 1&1/2 cups fresh lemon juice! Does anyone know?
bjdodd
Jul 06, 2013
I usually bring water with the sugar to a boil and then let simmer for 5 min. Then add the lemon zest and let it cool. Then add the lemon juice. I put in a mason jar and in the fridge for 24 hrs., at this point. I'll make several as this syrup will last up to 2 week. I usually make about 6 batches if I'm doing a party within the 2 weeks and I add the water and mint, berries, ETC then ice to it. So it truly is fresh and I didn't have to be concerned of not having enough. I have enough for 3 gallons (each batch makes a 2 qt pitcher when adding the water).
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