Lemonade Syrup
Keep a pitcher of this syrup in the fridge to be ready to mix fresh drinks at the drop of a hat.
Ingredients
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1 cup fresh mint leaves
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2 12-1/22 cups water
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2 cups sugar
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of 6 lemons)
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4 tsp. finely shredded orange peel
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2/3 cup orange juice (juice of 2 oranges)
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Ice cubes
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Water
Directions
1
Place mint leaves in a large pitcher; set aside. In a small saucepan, heat and stir the 2-1/2 cups water and the sugar over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; pour over mint leaves. Stir in lemon juice, orange peel, and orange juice. Cool for 1 hour. Pour into a large jar. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or up to 3 days, removing the mint leaves after 8 hours.
2
For each serving, fill a 12-ounce glass with ice cubes. Combine 3/4 cup water and 1/2 cup of the lemon juice mixture; pour over ice in glass. Makes 10 (12-ounce) servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 164, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 8 mg, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate 3.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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