VARIATIONS ON A LEMONADE

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From Real Simple (August 2005). Start with the classic recipe, then try any of the variations for that extra zip!

Provided by eileen513

Categories     Beverages

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 cups lemonade, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups lemon juice, freshly squeezed (from about 12 lemons)
1/2 cup sugar
6 cups water, divided
lemon slice, to garnish
ice
2 (6 ounce) cans pineapple juice
1 (12 ounce) can apricot nectar
2 (12 ounce) cans ginger ale
1 (16 ounce) package fresh strawberries, stemmed and pureed
1 cup heavy cream
3 inches fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated
1/4 cup honey
1 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
2 (12 ounce) cans club soda

Steps:

  • Place lemon juice, sugar, and 1 cup water in a large pitcher.
  • Stir until the sugar dissolves, then add 5 more cups water, a few slices of lemon to garnish, and plenty of ice.
  • Before you sip, try any of the variations.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.7, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 81.5, Sodium 89.2, Carbohydrate 102.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 87.4, Protein 3.3

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