OLD-FASHIONED LEMONADE

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This basic recipe from Fred Thompson's cookbook, "Lemonade," starts with a simple syrup that can be made ahead and refrigerated up to a month. Having some on hand speeds up the process of making fresh lemonade.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Beverages

Time 3h

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lemons, zest of, grated
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 12 lemons, with half of the rinds reserved and roughly chopped)
3 cups cold water

Steps:

  • To make the sugar syrup, in a medium saucepan combine the zest, sugar and water.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  • Remove from the heat, cover and let steep for 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the syrup to a 2-quart pitcher.
  • Let cool.
  • Add the lemon juice, chopped lemon rinds and cold water.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • Chill until very cold.
  • Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 835, Sodium 14.3, Carbohydrate 221, Fiber 1, Sugar 205.7, Protein 0.9

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