LEMON REFRESHER

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This is a summer delight! I found this several years ago in a magazine. It's addictive, and it's a breeze to mix up. Go ahead! Pour yourself a glass of summer!

Provided by Jeffs Girl Way Out

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 10m

Yield 3 quarts, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups milk (I used 1%)
1 tablespoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
2 liters carbonated lemon-lime beverage, well-chilled (7-up)

Steps:

  • Beat sugar and lemon juice on high speed for 3 minutes or until sugar is partially dissolved.
  • Gradually add milk, beating constantly on high.
  • Stir in lemon extract and lemon peel.
  • Transfer this lemon/sugar mixture to serving pitcher.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Just before serving, gently stir in soda.
  • Best served over ice.
  • This could possibly be made with Splenda, and also might be tasty with orange juice/extract instead of lemon.
  • Let me know you're thoughts!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.3, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 5.7, Sodium 35.9, Carbohydrate 45, Sugar 40.7, Protein 1.4

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