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Lem: Land of the Free Lemonade (12)

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Land of the Free Lemonade

Myrecipes.com
All You - June 2006
Reviews rated this recipe 3.5 of 5 stars.
12 Servings

Watermelon is the ultimate All-American summer snack. This year, make your 4th of July celebration even sweeter with a sweet-tart watermelon lemonade.

Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 8 large lemons), 4 squeezed lemons reserved
4 cups chopped watermelon

Preparation:
Bring 6 cups water, sugar and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally. Remove saucepan from heat, add reserved lemons, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, puree chopped watermelon in a blender or food processor with 1 cup water.

Pour syrup and watermelon puree through a strainer into a pitcher. Stir in lemon juice. (Lemonade can be made up to 1 day ahead.) Serve over ice.

One serving equals: Calories 123; Fat 0 g; Protein 0 g; Carbohydrate 31 g; Fiber 0 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 49 mg