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 cup cold water
- 2 cup 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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