Blood Orange Lemonade

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"I feel Blood Oranges miss their season. The sweet Citrus flavor needs to be ready to go for a perfect summer refresher. The sweetness of the blood oranges mixed with the sour of the lemon makes me dream of summer. Maybe I'm wrong and they come at the perfect time to get us out of our winter and early spring slump!"
-- @EatsPhotography
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Prep time 15mins
Serves or Makes: 1.25 Quarts

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ingredients

  • 1 cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon Juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 sprigs mint
  • 2 spears Rosemary for garnish

Method

  • Step 1

    Take out frustrations of winter by squeezing blood oranges to get 1 cup Juice. I use a sifter to keep seeds out Add to pitcher

  • Step 2

    Squeeze lemons to get 1 cup juice again watching for seeds. Add to pitcher

  • Step 3

    Add one cup sugar and stir to dissolve. Then add 3 cups of water to the pitcher and if you like you can add mint as well. Place in the fridge and leave for an hour or so to meld flavors.

  • Step 4

    To serve pour over ice in your favorite summertime glass and garnish with a sprig of rosemary and mint. Sit back close your eyes and dream of summer.