Spiced Lemon and Lime Ade

9 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 8 rosemary sprigs (6-inch)
  • 3 tablespoons whole allspice, coarsely cracked
  • 1 14 cups sugar
  • 12 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 12 cup fresh lime juice
  • 7 cups cold water
  • 2 lemons or 2 limes, sliced or cubed (optional)
  • ice cube

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium saucepan combine the water, the rosemary, and the allspice.
  2. 2
    Bring to boiling.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat.
  4. 4
    Cover and let stand for 1 hour or until cool.
  5. 5
    Remove two of the rosemary sprigs; wrap, and chill to use later for garnishing the pitcher.
  6. 6
    Strain liquid through a fine sieve, discarding solids.
  7. 7
    Stir sugar into strained liquid until dissolved.
  8. 8
    Cover and chill 1 to 24 hours.
  9. 9
    To serve, in large pitcher combine herb-spice liquid, lemon and lime juices, and cold water.
  10. 10
    Float lemon and/or lime slices and reserved rosemary sprigs in pitcher.
  11. 11
    Serve in tall glasses over ice.
  12. 12
    Makes seven 12-ounce servings.
  13. 13
    Enjoy!
  14. 14
    Note: cook time is just the time it takes to boil the water, it may vary.

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