Lemonade With Lemon Grass And Dried Lemon

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 stalk lemon grass, chopped
• 1 dried lemon (see note)
• 3 cups fresh lemon juice (from about 24 lemons)

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

    218 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 57 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 52 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 1 milligram sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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8 to 10 servings

Preparation

1. Combine sugar, lemon grass and dried lemon in a saucepan. Add 2 cups water, and bring mixture to a boil. Simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until dried lemon is tender. Use a spoon to squash lemon against side of pan.
2. Turn off heat, and let mixture rest for 10 minutes, then strain it into a pitcher. Add lemon juice and 6 cups cold water. Chill until thoroughly cold, at least 2 hours. Serve over ice.

• Dried lemons are available at Middle Eastern markets like Kalustyan’s, 123 Lexington Avenue, between 28th and 29th Streets, (212) 685-3451, and Sahadi’s, 187 Atlantic Avenue, between Court and Clinton Streets, Brooklyn, (718) 624-4550.