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real lemonade

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Barbara Kavorkian
@BKavorkian
Two Harbors, MN

Why have lemonade from a pack when you can make it fresh and impress your friends, not to mention yourself. Add a little of your favorite vodka or rum to jazz it up a bit, or have it just as it is.

(2 ratings)
yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Min

Ingredients For real lemonade

  • 3/4 c
    and 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 4 c
    water
  • 3/4 c
    lemon juice
  • fresh cut lemon slices for garnish

How To Make real lemonade

  • 1
    In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  • 2
    Remove seeds from lemon juice with a spoon, but leave pulp. In pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 3 cups water. Serve over ice cubes and enjoy with a wedge of lemon or lime.
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