My sister and I spent a week each summer with our Aunt Frances, who always had this thirst-quenching lemonade in a stoneware crock in the refrigerator. It makes a refreshing drink after a hot day of running around.

  • Total Time

    Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

  • Makes

    16 servings (1 gallon)

    Ingredients

    • 5 lemons
    • 5 limes
    • 5 oranges
    • 3 quarts water
    • 1-1/2 to 2 cups sugar

    Directions

    • Squeeze the juice from 4 each of the lemons, limes and oranges; pour into a gallon container.
    • Thinly slice the remaining fruit and set aside for garnish. Add water and sugar to the juices; mix well. Store in the refrigerator. Serve over ice with fruit slices.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 cup: 92 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.