Homemade Lemonade

We went to the beach for the 4th of July...What could be better than a nice, tall, cold glass of lemonade?

Homemade Lemonade from this recipe from Paula Deen

2 cups sugar

1 cup hot water

2 cups fresh lemon juice

1 gallon cold water

Mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)

In a large pitcher, place sugar and hot water.  Stir until sugar dissolves. Add lemon juice and cold water. Stir until well mixed. Garnish with mint, if desired.

Watermelon Margaritas

When I saw these in the July issue of Cooking Light, I knew I had to try them.  They were delicious and refreshing.  These margaritas seemed a lot lighter than regular margaritas and are great for the summer.  At only 105 calories, definitely give them a try!

Watermelon Margaritas from this recipe from Cooking Light

 Yield: 6 servings

2 teaspoons sugar
1 lime wedge
3 1/2 cups cubed seeded watermelon
1/2 cup tequila
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Triple Sec (orange-flavored liqueur)
Lime wedges or watermelon balls (optional)

1. Place 2 teaspoons sugar in a saucer. Rub the rims of 6 glasses with 1 lime wedge; spin rim of each glass in sugar to coat. Set prepared glasses aside.

2. Combine watermelon and next 4 ingredients (through Triple Sec) in a blender; process until smooth. Fill each prepared glass with 1/2 cup crushed ice. Add 1/2 cup margarita to each glass. Garnish with lime wedges or melon balls, if desired.

Calories:105      Fat:0.2g (sat 0.0g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.1g)
Protein:0.6g      Carbohydrate:14.1g
Fiber:0.4g         Cholesterol:0.0mg
Iron:0.2mg        Sodium:1mg
Calcium:7mg