Amazing Strawberry Lemonade

This is my new summertime staple! It was so easy and so yummy!! I'm thinking I may make this again and try out other fruits like black berries or cherries. I didn't have any ice and it was really strong without it so I added a little extra water.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 large lemons, microwaved for 30 seconds
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup of frozen strawberries, microwaved for 1 minute

Directions

1. Squeeze the lemons into a blender and add the rest of the lemon, rind and all.  Pour in the water and sugar.  
2. Add the strawberries.  Pulse until everything starts to come together and the rind is starting to be processed.  
3. Pour contents into a microwavable safe pitcher and microwave for another 2 minutes.
4. Refrigerate for about 1 hour, then strain into glasses loaded with ice.

Source: Heather's Dish

Raspberry Lemonade Punch

I almost forgot to post the punch recipe I made for my friend's baby shower. I wanted more than just lemonade but something simple without too many ingredients. I found this recipe from Martha Stewart. This punch was so good, one of the best punches I've had. One thing I'll note, though, is that when you add the lemonade to the ginger ale, be careful because it foams. I found if you put the lemonade powder in first and then add the ginger ale slowly you can control the fizz a little more. The recipe calls for 4 cups of ice cubes but I couldn't fit them into my pitcher and with the frozen raspberries it didn't really need the ice.

Ingredients

• 8 cups (2 quarts) Ginger Ale
• 3/4 cup lemonade mix
• 4 cups (16 oz) frozen raspberries

Directions

1. In a large pitcher or punch bowl mix the ginger ale and lemonade mix. Before serving, stir in the raspberries and ice.