Frozen Lemonade

Source: Providence Hotel

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Servings: 8

Total time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups water (divided)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice 
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest 
• 5 cups ice
• 1 lemon, sliced, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

• In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water and the 1 cup sugar to a boil and cook until the sugar is completely dissolved. Cool completely.
• In a blender, combine the simple syrup with remaining water, lemon juice, lemon zest, and ice until it reaches desired consistency.
• Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately.