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Homemade Lemonade

Source of Recipe

Cousin Josie


Recipe Introduction

Before you could buy instant. Made this to drink in summer with supper. Sometimes she put in fresh orange juice we squeezed. about 4 to 6. Whyat ever we had on hand. Loved it.

List of Ingredients


1.) 3/4 cup sugar
2.) 1/2 cup water
3.) 1/4 cup lemon peel strips (about 1-1/2 lemons)
4.) 3/4 cup lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
5.) 1 cup club soda, chilled




Recipe


In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently. Stir in lemon strips. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to a pitcher. Stir in lemon juice; cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Discard lemon strips. Stir in club soda. Serve over ice.
Yield: Makes 2-1/2 cups.