Jalapeno Lemonade

Submitted by I_Cook_For_Firemen

"A southwestern flare for a summertime drink favorite! For mild flavor, leave the jalapeno in for 4-8 hours. For a spicier beverage, leave the pepper in longer. I leave mine in for 12 hours and it has a good bit of zing. Beautiful presentation too!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh lemon juice, fresh squeezed
• 7 cups water, ice cold
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 lemons, sliced into rounds
• 1 jalapeno, fresh
• 8 cups ice, for serving

directions

1. Stir water, freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar until sugar is disolved.
2. Add lemon rounds to mixture.
3. With sharp knife, poke 5-10 holes in whole jalapeno and add to lemonade.
4. Put in fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
5. Serve over ice.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

Definitely unusual! Certainly intriguing! AND, wonderfully tasty, even if I only left the jalapeno in a couple of hours! Had it when a Mexican couple came by, & they LOVED it! Will be making this again! [Made & reviewed for one of my adoptees in this Spring's Pick-A-Chef]

 

[dbrand]

The combination seemed so unusual, I had to try it. It's fantastic! Thanks for posting it!