The Very First In The Kitchen With Nessa

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Cranberry Lemonade Recipe

A cool, refreshing treat for those hot summer days. My whole family really enjoys this. It's great as a party beverage, or just whenever.

What You Need:
5 c. water
1/2 c. sugar
1 (6oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
3 c. 100% cranberry juice

What You Do:
Stir together 2 cups water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking until sugar has dissolved. This is your simple syrup.

Stir together simple syrup, lemonade concentrate, cranberry juice, and remaining 3 cups of water.

Mix well.

Chill until time to serve.

Makes about 8 cups.