Citrusade with Lemon, Lime, and Grapefruit |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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For a sweeter beverage, use 3/4 cup sugar. Fresh citrus slices and mint sprigs add visual appeal to a glass or pitcher of this thirst-quenching drink. Ingredients:
3/4 cup water |
2/3 to 3/4 cup sugar |
1 cup fresh grapefruit juice (about 3 grapefruit) |
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind |
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons) |
2 1/2 cups ice water |
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime) |
5 lemon slices (optional) |
5 lime slices (optional) |
5 mint sprigs (optional) |
Directions:
1. Combine 3/4 cup water and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Cool. Stir in grapefruit juice, lemon rind, lemon juice, 2 1/2 cups ice water, and lime juice. Garnish with lemon slices, lime slices, and mint sprigs, if desired.
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