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Variations on a Lemonade
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 4
From Real Simple (August 2005). Start with the classic recipe, then try any of the variations for that extra zip!
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
1. Place lemon juice, sugar, and 1 cup water in a large pitcher.
2. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then add 5 more cups water, a few slices of lemon to garnish, and plenty of ice.
3. Before you sip, try any of the variations.
By RecipeOfHealth.com