Honey I Love You Vanilla Lemonade Rachael Ray

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This is from rachael ray's food network specials, episode: rachael ray's block party. I have tweaked it just a little bit! You may easily half the recipe (or double it). Enjoy!!

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Steps

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In a large saucepan , combine the sugar , honey , and 2 cups water and place over medium-high heat.

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Cut the vanilla bean in 1 / 2 lengthwise , and using the back of the knife , scrape the vanilla seeds from the pod and add to the saucepan , along with the pod.

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Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 4-5 minutes , until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens.

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Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

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Put the lemon juice into a gallon jar or pitcher.

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Pour the sugar syrup through a strainer into the pitcher and discard pod.

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Add water or club soda to equal 1 gallon and stir well.

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Serve over ice with lemon wheels or wedges.

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Ingredients

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sugar, honey, water, vanilla bean, fresh lemon juice, lemon slice