Spiced lemonade

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1eachLemon
2cupsWater
1cupSugar
4eachesWhole allspice
4eachesWhole cloves
1eachCinnamon stick
1tablespoonChopped crystallized ginger
1pinchGrated nutmeg
1cupFresh lemon juice;(8lemons)
1cupClub soda; chilled

Directions

Remove rind in pieces from lemon with swivel bladed veggie peeler; avoid any bitter white pith.

Combine water, sugar, lemon rind, allspice, cloves, cinnamon stick, crystallized ginger and nutmeg in small saucepan. Bring to simmer; simmer covered 20 mins. Strain into pitcher and chill; discard solids.

To serve, stir in lemon juice and club soda. Serve over crushed ice.

Makes 4 servings.

Posted on Home Cooking echo by Sharon Stevens Submitted By LISA GREENWOOD On 06-26-95