Berry Lemonade (Giada De Laurentiis) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 (12-ounce) bag unsweetened frozen mixed berries, thawed |
1 (12-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed |
1 cup vanilla simple syrup, recipe follows |
3 cups water |
ice |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 cup water |
1 vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed, pod reserved |
Directions:
1. In a blender, combine the berries, lemonade concentrate and syrup. Blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a large pitcher. Add the water and stir, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Pour the lemonade into ice-filled glasses and serve.
2. To make Vanilla Simple Syrup:
3. In a small saucepan, over medium heat combine the sugar, water, vanilla bean seeds, and vanilla pod. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 20 minutes. Strain before using.
4. Yield: 1 cup
5. The blended mixture can be strained through a fine mesh sieve to remove the berry seeds, if preferred.
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