How to Make Lemon and Limeade Punch

Limes and Lemons are partners in Lemon Limeade.

Lemon-Limeade drinks combine the juice of two citrus fruits with sugar to create a punch ideal for summer days. While some variations exist, the basic recipe always calls for a lot of sugar. Some versions also suggest mint sprigs as a garnish. Does this Spark an idea?

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2 cups sugar
4 cups water
1/2 cup bottled lemon juice
1/2 cup bottled lime juice
2 16 oz. bottles ginger ale
Punch bowl

Instructions

- 1
  
  Heat the sugar and water together over medium heat. Stir it until the sugar dissolves, then let it cool to room temperature.
- 2
  
  Stir in the lemon and lime juice.
- 3
  
  Transfer the mix to a punch bowl. Add ice to the bowl, then stir in the ginger ale. Serve immediately while the ice is still full.

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Comments

Tricia Goss Feb 09, 2009
Sounds so good. Thanks!
Diligent77 Feb 08, 2009
I love lemon and this sounds really refreshing!
Mary Leanne Crotzer Jan 24, 2009
This sounds good. Must try it.
gatorgirl182 Aug 29, 2008
Sounds easy enough!
beatybass Aug 12, 2008
Nice post. I'm a sucker for punch!

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