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Lemonade USA by Divya Gugnani

Behind the Burner: Lemonade USA by Divya Gugnani

Makes 4-6 servings

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups sugar
6 cups of water
1/4 tsp. salt
3 cups fresh lemon juice (about 8 large lemons) and 4 squeezed lemons reserved
4 cups chopped watermelon

PREPARATION:

1. Boil 5 cups water, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally.

2. Remove saucepan from heat, add reserved lemons, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes.

3. Puree chopped watermelon in a blender with 1 cup water.

4. Strain syrup and watermelon puree into a pitcher.

5. Stir in lemon juice, serve over ice, and celebrate the Fourth!

photo courtesy of bfeedme.com

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