Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
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Recipe type: Lemonade
 
This is perfect for a hot summer day!
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 9 lemons (about 2¼ cups juice)
  • 1 lime
  • 7-8 cups cold water
Instructions
  1. In a medium sauce pan add 1½ cups water and the sugar. Stir together and bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile juice your lemons and lime.
  3. When the sugar water is done simmering turn off the heat and let cool for about 15-20 minutes.
  4. Add your lemon lime mixture to the sugar water and stir. Pour into a container to let finishing cooling in the refrigerator until you are ready to use.
  5. When you are ready to mix up the lemonade pour the lemon/sugar mixture into a large pitcher.
  6. Add about 7-8 cups of cold water and stir.  Start with 7 cups and add more if needed depending on how sweet you like it.  Enjoy!
Recipe by A Fireman's Wife at https://afiremanswife.com/2019/06/13/fresh-squeezed-lemonade/