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Agave Lemonade

Inspired by my daily “free lemonade” that I used to make at the old KFC in grade school, here’s a recipe so simple and refreshing that you’ll be shocked there are only four ingredients!

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 6 servings

Ingredients

14 lemons
4 1/2 cups filtered water
3/4 cup agave nectar
5 cups ice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Wash 12 of the lemons and cut in half. Juice these lemon halves using an electric juicer.

    Step 2

    Fill 6 glasses three-quarters full of ice and set aside. Slice the remaining 2 lemons lengthwise and set aside. In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, water, and agave nectar and stir until fully combined. Pour the lemonade over ice, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve.

From Babycakes by Erin McKenna, (C) 2009 Clarkson Potter
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