SPECIAL LEMONADE

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"This refreshing beverage is a little different from your run-of-the-mill lemonade," writes Erin Schneider, St. Peters, Missouri. "The recipe comes from a charming tearoom in a historic home that my mother and I enjoy visiting."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 medium lemons
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 cups milk
3 cups chilled club soda
2 to 3 drops yellow food coloring, optional
Additional sugar, optional

Steps:

Remove ends from lemons and discard. Remove lemon peel with a knife; set aside. Quarter lemons; squeeze juice into a bowl. Remove and discard white membrane. , Place the peel and pulp in a blender; cover and process until coarsely chopped. Add peel mixture and sugar to lemon juice; mix well. Let stand for 30 minutes. , Stir in milk. Strain lemon mixture; add club soda and food coloring if desired. Serve immediately in sugar-rimmed glasses if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.