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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Rum gives a tropical addition to this fabulous homemade lemonade. For a variation, substitute vodka for the rum. Ingredients:
2-1/4 cups sugar |
5 cups water, divided |
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel |
1-3/4 cups lemon juice |
1 cup light rum or vodka |
6 to 8 cups ice cubes |
garnish: |
lemon slices |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, 1 cup water and lemon peel. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice and remaining water. Pour into a 2-qt. pitcher; refrigerate until chilled.
2. Stir in rum. For each serving, place 3/4 to 1 cup ice in a Collins or highball glass. Pour lemonade mixture into glass. Garnish with lemon slices as desired. Yield: 8 servings (about 2 quarts).
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