Vanilla-Rosemary Lemonade

Name: Vanilla-Rosemary Lemonade
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: Makes 6 cups
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 vanilla bean, split; 3 small fresh rosemary sprigs; 3 cups water; 3 cups fresh lemon juice (about 26 to 30 lemons)*; Garnish: fresh rosemary sprigs, lemon slices (optional)

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This is exceptional when made with freshly squeezed lemon juice. It might take you a while to squeeze all those lemons but, trust us, it's worth it. The vanilla bean and rosemary sprigs add a fancy touch for every occasion.

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Recipe Summary

total:

4 hrs 10 mins

hands-on:

40 mins

Yield:

Makes 6 cups

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 vanilla bean, split
3 small fresh rosemary sprigs
3 cups water
3 cups fresh lemon juice (about 26 to 30 lemons)*
Garnish: fresh rosemary sprigs, lemon slices (optional)

Directions

Step 1
Combine sugar, vanilla bean, 3 small fresh rosemary sprigs, and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a light boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool 30 minutes. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, discarding solids. Stir in fresh lemon juice. Cover and chill 3 to 48 hours. Stir just before serving over ice. Garnish, if desired.

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Step 2
* 3 (5-oz.) containers frozen lemon juice, thawed, may be substituted.

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