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Summer Hostess Gift: Freshly Squeezed Lemonade

Summer weekends have a tendency to be filled with parties, picnics and get-togethers. When attending one of these events it is always proper etiquette to bring the hostess a gift. Since nothing screams summer quite like an ice-cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade. Here is a simple hostess gift for under $10 that is perfect for any summer gathering.
You will need: 
• 1 pitcher (I bought this glass one for $5.00 at TJMaxx)
• 5-7 lemons (depending on size)
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• recipe card with the recipe on it
• wooden spoon
• optional: garnish I used lavender
Freshly Squeezed Lemonade
Ingredients
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (5-7 lemons depending on size)
• 1/2 cup sugar

Directions
1. Creating a simple syrup: in a saucepan, combine the sugar and a 1/2 cup water.  Bring to a rolling boiling, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved: allow to cool. * while cooling add a slice or two of lemon to infused the syrup with flavor.
2. In a pitcher, combine the syrup, lemon juice and 3 cups of water. Serve over ice and enjoy!
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17 comments

  1. Portuguese PrepsterJune 25, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    I LOVE homemade lemonade!

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  2. LyoshaJune 25, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I do it just the same! perfect for hot summer. Refreshing and you don't need anything else to drink

    Lyosha
    Inside and Outside Blog

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  3. easJune 25, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    THat is such a great idea for a hostess gift! We are off to Tuesday MOrning so I'll have to see if I can find a pitcher! Love me some lemonade.

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  4. LizzyJune 25, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    What an awesome hostess gift! So unique and wonderful~

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  5. AmberJune 25, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    what a perfect gift! Definitely using this one!

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  6. HoneyJune 25, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    looks so pretty.. love the jar.

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  7. RoxxyCJune 25, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Looks so tasty :) Love it :D

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  8. Megan, The Frugalista DiariesJune 25, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    such a great gift!

    Xo Megan

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  9. Kristen (swanky dietitian)June 25, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    This looks fabulous!
    I love homemade lemonade. YUM!

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  10. Erica LeighJune 25, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    yes, yes, YES!
    lemonade is my favorite
    drink of all time. i don't
    know why i haven't tried
    making it from scratch yet!

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  11. Andrea {blonde ambitions}June 25, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    This is the best idea for a hostess gift!!! So perfect and looks so cute!

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  12. Head to Toe ChicJune 25, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    This is the perfect gift idea!

    xo,
    Angela
    headtotoechic.blogspot.com

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  13. Simply Splendid LOVEJune 25, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    This is such a cute idea. What an easy and great hostess gift. I hate those gifts that are so not personal, like a candle. That's so boring! This is the cutest idea ever and I totally need to do this, Thanks for sharing!

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  14. AllisonJune 26, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    That sounds (and looks) absolutely amazing! And this is such a great gift idea!!
    And thanks so much for the comment on my blog! Would you like to follow each other?
    :)
    Allison
    afashionfiles.blogspot.com

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  15. REBrownJune 26, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    That looks so refreshing and summery!

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  16. harada57October 17, 2017 at 10:42 PM

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  17. joanna from DearlivesJuly 18, 2018 at 3:24 AM

    Awesome summer gift idea. Add this to my DIY project list.

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