Sunny Orange Lemonade
Country Woman
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Here's a beverage that'll really hit the spot. Filled with tangy goodness, it'll quench your thirst any time of year. "I like to use tree-ripened lemons and oranges that are so abundant here in Florida," notes Martha Schwartz from Sarasota. "It's a must for beach picnics."
SERVINGS: 6-8
CATEGORY: Beverages
METHOD: Chill
TIME: Prep: 5 min. Cook: 15 min. + chilling
Ingredients:
- 4-1/4 cups water, divided
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
- 3/4 cup orange juice (about 3 oranges)
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices, optional
Directions:
In a 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. Yield: 6-8 servings