Old-Fashioned Lemonade
Few things are more refreshing on a hot summer day than a glass of ice-cold lemonade. Simple and sweet, this classic lemonade recipe takes only a few minutes to make.
This quick lemonade recipe is sure to entertain a crowd.
Photo Credit : Katherine KeenanFew things are more refreshing on a hot summer day than a glass of ice-cold lemonade. Simple and sweet, this classic lemonade recipe takes only a few minutes to make.
Yield:
7 cupsIngredients
1½ cups sugar
1½ cups boiling water
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
4 cups cold water
Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
Combine sugar and boiling water, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and cold water. Mix well. Chill. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon slices.
Katherine Keenan
As the Associate Digital Editor for Yankee Magazine, Katherine writes and edits content for NewEngland.com, manages the New England Today newsletter, and promotes Yankee Magazine on social media channels. A graduate of Smith College, Katherine grew up in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and currently lives in Maine.
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