Lemonade - Master Cookbook Recipe # 96

Name: Lemonade - Master Cookbook Recipe # 96
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 cups
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice; Pulp and zest from one lemon; Optional: Extra lemon slices for garnish; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 cups hot water; Additional cold water (to fill)

A crisp and refreshing classic made with real lemon zest for that extra punch of flavor!

This is recipe #96 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 15 minTotal time: 15 min

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Ingredients

The Citrus:
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Pulp and zest from one lemon
Optional: Extra lemon slices for garnish
The Sweetener:
1 cup granulated sugar
The Liquid:
2 cups hot water
Additional cold water (to fill)

Instructions

Zest: Before juicing, use a grater or zester to zest one lemon. Place that fresh zest directly into the bottom of a large pitcher or bowl.
Juice: Juice your lemons until you have 3/4 cup. Pour the juice through a strainer into the pitcher with the zest, making sure to discard any seeds.
Dissolve: Add the 1 cup of sugar and the 2 cups of hot water to the pitcher. Whisk well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Assemble: Cut a few thin lemon slices and drop them into your serving pitcher for a beautiful look.
Finish: Fill the rest of the pitcher with cold water and stir well.
Chill: Place in the refrigerator and let it get ice-cold before serving.

Notes

Tammy’s Tip: Using the hot water to dissolve the sugar first ensures you won't have any gritty sugar at the bottom of your glass. It makes the lemonade perfectly smooth every time!