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**.

Saif Shaheen
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so refreshing!


gore Kittenpawz
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This lemonade is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Brooke Dejarnette
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I love that this recipe uses fresh lemons. It makes the lemonade so much more flavorful than the store-bought stuff.


Prime Don
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I've made this lemonade several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect drink for a summer party or a backyard barbecue.


Gary USA
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This lemonade is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. It's so refreshing and delicious.


Sandip Mechanic
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it comes together in minutes.


Rahib Warsi
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This is the best lemonade recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Dum Skug
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I'm definitely going to be making this lemonade again and again.


Nancy Rono
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This lemonade is the perfect drink to serve at a summer party.


Yonas Assefa
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add different fruits or herbs to make it my own.


Abigail Kaedabi
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This lemonade is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Janet Carra
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up all the lemons in my tree.


kyaw maw
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I made this lemonade for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Nikhil Chandra
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This is the best lemonade I've ever had. It's so refreshing and delicious.


Music
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This lemonade is so easy to make. I can have it ready in just a few minutes.


Thulara joseph
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I love that this recipe uses fresh lemons. It makes the lemonade so much more flavorful.


Tarekech Dorota
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This lemonade is the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Melanie Bass
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I've been making this lemonade for years, and it's always a hit.


Bini Bajwa
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This lemonade recipe is a classic for a reason! It's so refreshing and delicious, and it's perfect for a hot summer day.