Vanilla Lemonade

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

2 quarts

Source: Paula Deen

Categories: Cold Beverage, Paula Deen

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water, divided
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean, split
  • 3 cups fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups water, sugar, and vanilla bean and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; boil for 2 minutes.

  2. Remove from heat, and cool completely.

  3. Stir in lemon juice and remaining 2 cups water; refrigerate.

  4. Serve chilled over ice.

  5. Garnish with maraschino cherries, fresh mint, and lemon slices, if desired.

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