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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