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Lem: Homemade Lemonade (8)

Source of Recipe

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Homemade Lemonade

Myrecipes.com
Southern Living - July 2001
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Makes: 8 cups

Nothing's more refreshing on a hot summer day than a glass of ice-cold lemonade. Try the limeade variation if you prefer.

Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup boiling water
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind*
1-1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
5 cups cold water
Garnish: lemon slices

Preparation:
Stir together sugar and 1/2 cup boiling water until sugar dissolves.

Stir in lemon rind, lemon juice, and 5 cups cold water. Chill 8 hours. Garnish, if desired.


* Lime-Substitute: 2 teaspoons grated lime rind for lemon rind and 1-1/2 cups fresh lime for lemon juice.