A southwestern flare for a summertime drink favorite! For mild flavor, leave the jalapeno in for 4-8 hours. For a spicier beverage, leave the pepper in longer. I leave mine in for 12 hours and it has a good bit of zing.
Beautiful presentation too!
Total time: 15 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients:
| 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice, fresh squeezed |
| 7 cups water, ice cold |
| 1 cup granulated sugar |
| 2 lemons, sliced into rounds |
| 1 jalapeno, fresh |
| 8 cups ice, for serving |
Steps:
- Stir water, freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar until sugar is disolved.
- Add lemon rounds to mixture.
- With sharp knife, poke 5-10 holes in whole jalapeno and add to lemonade.
- Put in fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 114.1, Fat 0.1, Saturated Fat 0, Cholesterol 0, Sodium 10.2, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 26.1, Protein 0.5
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