Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Circus Lemonade

“Citric acid crystals may be purchased at the drug store.”--Mama Mouse
“I liked this best when Mom didn’t strain it, but let the grated peel swirl around in the glass!”--Ronnie
3 oranges
3 lemons
1-1/2 ounce citric acid crystals
5 cups sugar
1 quart boiling water

Squeeze juice into measuring cup. Grate or cut fine the rind of fruit. Mix together juice, rinds, and citric acid crystals. Mix in sugar. Pour boiling water over mixture and stir. Let stand unrefrigerated overnight. Strain; put in sterilized jars. Refrigerate. To serve, put 2 or 3 tablespoons in a glass; add ice cubes and water.

[Number of servings not given.]

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