Rosemary Lemonade
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- Prep Time5 min
- Total Time5 min
- Makes81 /2 cups (2.125 L)
Ingredients
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 fresh sprig of rosemary
6 large lemons
6 cups cold water
fresh sprigs of rosemary, optional
Instructions
In a saucepan set over medium heat, bring 1 cup (250 mL) water, sugar and rosemary to a boil. Stir often, until the sugar is dissolved, from 1 to 2 min. Remove from burner. Refrigerate until completely cool, about 15 min. Discard rosemary sprig.
Squeeze about 11/2 cups (375 mL) juice from lemons into a large pitcher. Stir in cooled rosemary mixture and 6 cups (1.5 L) cold water. Pour into jars or glasses and add ice cubes, a sprig or two of fresh rosemary and a few lemon slices.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 51, Protein 0.1g, Carbohydrates 13.6g, Fat 0g, Sodium 2mg.
The addition of fresh rosemary sprigs gives this summer favourite a more sophisticated taste. Lighthouse Picnics co-owner Sonia O'Keefe's lemonade is refreshingly tart, but still pleasingly sweet with a mild herbal undertone.
