SPIKED LEMONADE

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Rum gives a tropical addition to this fabulous homemade lemonade. If you have vodka on hand, try that instead of the rum. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2-1/4 cups sugar
5 cups water, divided
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1-3/4 cups lemon juice
1 cup light rum or vodka
6 to 8 cups ice cubes
GARNISH:
Lemon slices

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, 1 cup water and lemon zest. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice and remaining water. Pour into a 2-qt. pitcher; refrigerate until chilled. , Stir in rum. For each serving, place 3/4 to 1 cup ice in a Collins or highball glass. Pour lemonade mixture into glass. Garnish with lemon slices as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.