Lemon + Lime Summer Drink

If there's anything more refreshing on a hot summer day than a tall, cold glass of lemonade, I don't know what it is. Unless you add lime juice like I do in this recipe!

Summertime lemonade is a time honored tradition and the addition of lime juice just adds a richer depth of flavor. Citrus is so good for your body when the weather is warm and it just tastes like summer.

We like to garnish our glass with a lime slice, edibles flowers from the garden and a spring of mint or lemon balm. This is an especially big hit with the children because their glasses look so fancy. Try this recipe for a picnic table garden party or even make into popsicles for an after dinner treat.

My kids love to help prepare this and it is so simple and quick, especially with lots of squeezing little hands helping! I hope you enjoy I as much as we do!

Lemon Lime Summer Drink

6 small lemons

7 limes

1 cup sugar

8 cups water, divided

Mix together 2 cups of water and the sugar in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat just until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat.

Meanwhile, juice your lemons and limes in a small bowl. Don't worry about seeds since you will be straightening your mixture anyway.

Add citrus juice and remaining water into sugar water and stir to combine. Pour through a strainer into a pitcher and serve over ice. Enjoy!

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