Holiday Rush

☰ Menu
Recipe Tags: Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Low Protein Healthy Beverages Condiments Etc Fruit American Easy Refrigerator Potluck Heirloom Historical Holiday Event Kid Friendly Low Fat Picnic Summer Vegetarian Punch Stove Top Dietary Low Sodium Gluten Free Low Cholesterol Seasonal Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Comfort Food Independence Day Healthy 2 Free Of Something Low In Something Taste Mood To Go Equipment Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less

Old Fashion Lemonade Concentrate

I love this lemonade and have just been waiting for warmer weather to share with everyone. You may want to adjust the amount of sugar to your liking as this is on the sweet side.

Steps

Heat the 2 1 / 2 c water and sugar till the sugar dissolves.
Cool.
Grate 2 tbsp of peel from the oranges.
Squeeze juice from the oranges and lemons.
Add juices and peel to cool syrup.
Pour over mint leaves if used.
Cover and steep for 1 hour.
Strain into jars.
Cover and refrigerate.
To serve , mix equal parts fruit syrup and water.
Serve over ice.
Garnish with fruit slices and mint leaves , if desired.

Ingredients

water, sugar, oranges, lemons, fresh mint leaves, ice cube