Beverages

Fresh Lemonade/Limeade

Makes about 2 quarts

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Fresh Lemonade/Limeade

Makes about 2 quarts

A tangy thirst quencher.

Nutritional information per serving:Calories 80 (0% from fat)
carb. 21g
pro. 0g fat 0g
sat. fat 0g
chol. 0mg . sod. 5mgcalc. 5mg
vit. C 14mg (23% DV )
fiber 0g
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Ingredients

¾ cup cold water¾ cup granulated sugar1 cup fresh lemon or lime juice1 liter/quart cold water or seltzer (for sparkling lemonade)ice cubesthin lemon or lime slicesfresh mint leaves (optional garnish)

Preparation

1. Combine the cold water and sugar in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool. (This is called a simple syrup, and can be prepared ahead and kept refrigerated.)2. Combine juice with cold simple syrup in a large pitcher. (For one pound of lemons - 1 cup juice - use 1 cup simple syrup.) Add cold water or seltzer.3. Serve in tall glasses over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint if desired.

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