best summer lemonades
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Best Summer Lemonades
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Classic Lemonade
Recipe: 1 1/5 cups freshly squeezed lemons, ½ cup sugar, 6 cups water.Directions: In a large pitcher combine the lemon juice, sugar, and 1 cup water. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then add 5 more cups water, a few slices of lemon to garnish, and plenty of ice.Recipe courtesy of: realsimple.com
Lavender Lemonade
Recipe: 2 cups boiling water, 1 cup lavender flowers, 2 cups cold water, 1 cup lemon juice, 1 cup sugar.Directions: Place the lavender in a pitcher; pour the boiling water over the lavender; cover with plastic wrap and allow to steep 10 minutes; strain and discard the lavender from the water and return the water to the pitcher. Add the cold water, lemon juice, and sugar to the pitcher and stir until the sugar dissolves. Refrigerate until serving.Recipe courtesy of: allrecipes.com
Raspberry LemonadeRecipe: 4 pounds fresh raspberries, 6 cups sugar, 4 cups lemon juice, chilled tonic or ginger ale.Directions:1. Place raspberries in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Strain raspberries, reserving juice. Discard seeds. Place juice in a Dutch oven; stir in sugar and lemon juice. Heat over medium-high heat to 190°. Do not boil.2. Remove from heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into five hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims; screw on bands until fingertip tight.3. Place jars into canner simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.4. To use concentrate: Mix 1 pint concentrate with 1 pint tonic water. Serve over ice. Yield: 5 pints (4 servings each).Recipe courtesy of: tasteofhome.com
Strawberry Lemonade
Recipe: 1 ½ ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate, 2 25-ounce bottles sparkling water, 6 to 8 fresh strawberries.Directions: 1. Place the frozen concentrate in a pitcher and mix according to the label directions, replacing water with the sparkling water.2. Put the strawberries in a blender and puree until very smooth. Mix the strawberry puree into the lemonade.3. Garnish with lemon slices (if desired) and serve.Recipe courtesy of realsimple.com
Peach Lemonade
Recipe: 4 cups water, 2 medium peaches, 1 cup sugar, ¾ cups lemon juice, 1 medium lemon.Directions: 1. In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water, peaches and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until peaches are tender. Remove from the heat. Cool. Strain, discarding peach skins.2. In a large pitcher, combine the peach mixture, lemon juice and remaining water. Add lemon slices and mint if desired. Serve over ice. Yield: 5 servings.Recipe courtesy of tasteofhome.com
Sparkling Ginger Lemonade
Recipe: 2 cups water, 1 cup honey, 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot, 2 cups club soda, 1 cup lemon juice.Directions: 1. In a small saucepan, bring the water, honey and ginger to a boil. Remove from the heat; cover and steep for 10 minutes. Strain, discarding ginger. Cool.2. Transfer to a pitcher; stir in soda and lemon juice. Serve immediately over ice. Yield: 5 servings.Recipes courtesy of tasteofhome.com
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