LEMONADE

A delicious summertime drink for everyone that’s quick & easy to make.

Lemonade

Makes a small pitcher 

Ingredients

• 1 c Fresh Lemon Juice about 4-6 Lemons   

• 1 c Sugar

• 3 ½ c Water

• Garnish with Lemon slices and/or Mint leaves

Directions

1. Add the 1 ½ c water and 1 c sugar to a saucepan over medium high heat.

2. Once the sugar has dissolved, turn off the heat. Set aside.

3. Squeeze the lemons and add to a small pitcher.

4. Add the remaining 2 c water and 1 ½ c cooled simple syrup.

5. Fill the glass with ice, pour the lemonade in the glass.

6. Garnish with lemon slices and/or mint leaves

Note: you won’t use the entire amount of simple syrup made.  Keep for a week in the refrigerator or add leftover simple syrup to an ice cube tray and place in the freezer. Once frozen remove from the tray and add to a freezer zip top bag to use later.