Marthas Extra Lemony Lemonade Food

FROZEN LEMONADE

Steps:

• Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Let cool.
• Mix sugar syrup and lemon juice in a nonreactive 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cover, and freeze overnight. (Lemonade can be frozen for up to 3 days.)
• Using a fork, break frozen lemonade mixture into chunks, and transfer to a large bowl. Whisk, breaking up chunks, until slushy. Divide slush among glasses. Squeeze 1 lemon wedge over each glass, drop it into glass, and serve immediately.

MARTHA'S EXTRA-LEMONY LEMONADE

Steps:

• Juice halved lemons (you should have about 1 1/2 cups). In a small saucepan, bring sugar and 1 1/2 cups water to a simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add lemon rinds; cook over medium until mixture is syrupy, about 12 minutes. Strain; let cool completely.
• Muddle mint with syrup in a pitcher. Stir in juice and 4 cups cold water. Top with ice and lemon slices; serve.

LEMONADE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat sugar and 1 cup water over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves; remove from heat.
• Stir in lemon juice and 6 cups water. Strain, if desired, into a large container; refrigerate until cool, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve over ice.

HOMEMADE LEMONADE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; let cool.
• In a punch bowl or large container, combine the lemon juice, sugar syrup, remaining 4 cups water, and ice. Stir well to combine. Thinly slice remaining lemon, and add to lemonade. Serve.

CLASSIC HOMEMADE LEMONADE

Steps:

• Strain lemon juice through a fine sieve into a pitcher. Add sugar, stirring until it dissolves. Stir in water.