Friday, July 22, 2011

Orange Lemonade

Ingredients:
4 1/4 c. water, divided
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
3/4 c. orange juice (about 3 oranges)
2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 tsp. grated orange peel
Ice cubes
Lemon slices, optional
Directions:
In a small saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 10 minutes; cool. 
 
Transfer to a pitcher; add lemon and orange juices and peels. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Stir in the remaining water. Serve over ice. Garnish with lemon if desired.

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