Lemonade Recipe

By Nick Mautone

Difficulty: Easy | Total Time: Under 5 mins | Active Time: Under 5 mins | Makes: 8 (8-ounce) drinks

A basic recipe from author and former Gramercy Tavern managing partner Nick Mautone for fresh lemonade that isn’t syrupy-sweet. For a lighter body, add more water.

Game plan: The lemonade can be made up to 8 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This is a straight nonalcoholic version.

INGREDIENTS

1 quart fresh lemon juice (from 24 to 30 lemons)
1 to 2 cups Rich Simple Syrup
1 to 2 cups ice water
Ice for serving
8 mint sprigs, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine lemon juice and 1 cup each rich simple syrup and water in a large pitcher and stir well.
Taste and add more water and syrup as needed. Pour over ice in an iced tea or cooler glass (a taller version of a highball), garnish with a mint sprig, and serve.

SOURCE: http://www.chow.com/recipes/10472-lemonade