Stir Up Summer Drinks
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Posted by Michael Vyskocil Jun 15, 2008 |
If you're looking for simple summertime drinks that go beyond cola and ginger ale, try these thirst-quenching favorites--homemade lemonade, cherry lemonade and iced tea. These drinks are great to make when the weather turns warm and humid. Make a pitcher or two early in the morning and keep refrigerated until you're ready to serve.
Lemonade Recipe
MAKES 3 QUARTS
Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups sugar
- 6 3/4 cups water
- 3 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 18 lemons)
- Crushed ice, for glasses
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Directions:
In a large pitcher, combine the sugar, water and lemon juice. Stir well to combine. Add ice to chilled glasses; pour lemonade into glasses. Garnish each glass with lemon slices and serve.
Cherry Lemonade Recipe
Makes 3 Quarts
Ingredients:
- 6 3/4 cups water
- 3 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 18 lemons)
- 2 3/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 jar maraschino cherries, plus 2 teaspoons reserved cherry juice
- Crushed ice, for glasses
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Directions:
In large pitcher, combine the water, lemon juice, sugar and reserved maraschino cherry juice. Stir well to combine. Add the ice to chilled glasses; pour the lemonade into the glasses. Garnish each glass with lemon slices and whole maraschino cherries. Serve.
Iced Tea Recipe
MAKES 1 QUART
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 5 lemons)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cups freshly brewed tea (use your favorite blend)
- 1 cup water
- Crushed ice, for glasses
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Directions:
In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice and honey; stir until the honey is completely dissolved. Add the tea and water. Stir to combine. Add ice to chilled glasses; pour iced tea into glasses. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and serve.