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A glass of lemonade with ice and a lemon slice inside. There are two glass canning jars of concentrated lemon liquid beside and a tulip in the foreground.

Old-fashioned Sunny Summer Lemonade

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Tart with the perfect balance of sweetness. Serve over ice for the perfect quencher for all those warm summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 6 pints
Calories 105 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 lemons
  • 2 lbs white sugar 900 g
  • 7 cups boiling water 1.7 L
  • 1 lemon sliced garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Cut in half and juice 6 lemons.
  • Cut the left over lemon scraps into large rough chunks.
  • Bring a large pot and 7 cups of water to a boil.
  • Add the juice, lemon chunks, and sugar.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir to dissolve the sugar.
  • Leave the mixture to steep and cool.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Strain and pour into sealable jars.
  • To serve the lemonade, add half of the the lemonade mixture diluted with half water, 1:1 ratio.
  • Serve over ice with sliced lemon as garnish.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Transfer to the freezer or use a home canner for longer storage.
Keyword drink, kid-friendly, summer