The Tri-County Journal
& Chattahoochee Chronicle
PO Box 850, 71 Webb Lane
Buena Vista, GA 31803
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SPICED LEMONADE
* 4 cups water
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3/4 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon coarsely grated fresh gingerroot
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1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (juice of about 3 lemons)
In medium saucepan, over high heat, bring water and sugar to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Add gingerroot, allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg to the saucepan; simmer for 1 minute longer.
Stir in lemon juice.
Using a fine mesh sieve, strain spiced lemonade into a large pitcher.
Chill spiced lemonade for 1 hour or until ready to serve.
