OLD-FASHIONED LEMONADE

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This is another recipe from the Anne of Green Gables cookbook. Please note that prep and cooking times may not be accurate as it has been awhile since I made it.

Provided by Psalm AKA Typo Qween

Categories     Beverages

Time 30m

Yield 14 glasses, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1 lemon, zest of, finely grated
1 1/2 cups lemon juice
28 ice cubes
10 1/2 cups water
14 lemon slices
14 mint leaves, fresh (optional)

Steps:

  • Add sugar, water, and lemon peel to saucepan. While stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, bring mixture to boil for 5 minutes. remove saucepan from stove and let cool. Squeeze 1 1/2 cups lemon juice and add to the cooled sugar and water mixture.
  • Pour lemonade syrup into a jar and cover with lid. Syrup can be kept in refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.
  • If making the entire amount at once, in a pitcher combine the 10 1/2 cups water with all the lemonade syrup over the ice cubes and stir.
  • Place lemon slices as well.
  • **To make individual glasses**.
  • Place two ice cubes in bottom of glass. Pour 1/4 cup of lemonade syrup over ice cubes. Add 3/4 cup of cold water and stir. Place lemon slice on top and fresh mint if desired.
  • **For pink lemonade add 1.2 grenadine syrup to jar and shake**.

PekoteC Electronics
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This lemonade is the bomb!


Aakriti Bhusal
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I made this lemonade for a picnic and it was the perfect drink to keep us cool and refreshed.


Adnan Rajpoot
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This lemonade is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that I can use fresh lemons.


Calvin Otieno
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I've tried many lemonade recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Nambooze Jennifer
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This is the best lemonade I've ever had! It's so flavorful and refreshing.


fida butt
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I made this lemonade for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Abdulrahman Jamac
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This lemonade is the perfect summer drink! It's refreshing, tart, and sweet, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use fresh lemons, and the simple syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness.


Yhrhrhd gs Yhrhrhd
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I made this lemonade for a picnic and it was the perfect drink to keep us cool and refreshed.


MD shamsuddin MD shamsuddin
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This lemonade is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that I can use fresh lemons.


Eugene Lewis
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I've tried many lemonade recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Sonjit Roy
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This is the best lemonade I've ever had! It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Zabe khan Zabe khan
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I made this lemonade for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Bolu Arowolo
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This lemonade is the perfect summer drink! It's refreshing, tart, and sweet, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use fresh lemons, and the simple syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness.