Chamomile Lemonade

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    If chamomile is not your cup of tea, this refreshing lemonade is a great new way to give the flower a try.

    • 6Servings

    Ingredients

    • 3/4 cup cane sugar
    • 2 Tbs. grated lemon zest
    • 5 Tbs. fresh or dried chamomile flowers, or 6 chamomile tea bags
    • 3/4 cup lemon juice

    Preparation

    Combine sugar, lemon zest, and 2 cups water in saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, and add chamomile flowers. Cool.

    Strain chamomile mixture into 2-qt. pitcher; stir in lemon juice and 3 cups water. Serve over ice with lemon slices, or store, covered, in refrigerator up to 5 days.

    Nutrition Information

    • Calories: 138
    • Carbohydrate Content: 35 g
    • Sodium Content: 3 mg
    • Sugar Content: 32 g

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