We began serving this fresh lemonade when we first moved into our Martha’s Vineyard home eight years ago. We add touches such as a fresh raspberry on a swizzle stick. The alcohol can be omitted.
Yield:
about 8 cupsIngredients
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1-1/2 cups fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
4 cups cold water
2 cups lemon vodka
Garnish: fresh berries and lemon rind
Instructions
Combine sugar and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, then cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
In a pitcher, combine syrup with lemon juice and 4 cups cold water. Refrigerateuntil chilled. Add vodka, then stir. Pour into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with berries and lemon rind.
