Old-Fashioned Lemonade

A sweet-tart lemonade is a traditional part of my Memorial Day and Fourth of July menus. Folks can't get enough of the fresh-squeezed flavor in this recipe.
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Serves: 7
Calories per serving: 137
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serves: 7
Calories per serving: 137
1 1/3 cups sugar
5 cups water, divided
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 3/4 cups lemon juice (about 10 large lemons)
Directions:
In a large saucepan, combine sugar, 1 cup water and lemon zest. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and remaining water; refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice.
Source: tasteofhome.com
Source: tasteofhome.com
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