Chamomile Lemonade

Soothing chamomile adds a floral note to this 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.

Servings
6

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
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 0 g
  • Fiber Content 0 g
  • Protein Content 0 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 0 g
  • Sodium Content 3 mg
  • Sugar Content 32 g

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