FRESH-SQUEEZED PINK LEMONADE

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There's a nice balance of sweet and tart in this refreshing summer drink. It becomes perfectly pink with the addition of grape juice. -Cindy Bartnicki, Mount Prospect, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups water, divided
1 cup sugar
3 lemon zest strips
1 cup lemon juice (about 5 lemons)
1 tablespoon grape juice
Optional: Lemon slices and maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water, sugar and lemon zest strips to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Discard lemon zest., In a large pitcher, combine the remaining water, lemon juice, grape juice and sugar mixture. Serve over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and cherries if desired.

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