Sunrise Lemonade

"Who can resist a glass of refreshing lemonade on a hot summer day? For fun, consider making individual servings the old-fashioned way, by squeezing lemons by hand. The sheer ritual of it will slow you down so you enjoy the drink even more. Invite the kids to join in. They will particularly enjoy it when you spoon in the cranberry-juice concentrate and watch for the sunrise effect. This recipe is sweetened with a syrup made ahead of time. Simple syrup, as it is known, is a mixture of water and sugar that blends perfectly when you want a bit of sweetness but no texture."

1 large lemon (to yield 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice)
3 tablespoons Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
1 tablespoon frozen cranberry-juice concentrate (not defrosted)
Ice cubes

Squeeze lemon on a juice squeezer. For each drink, measure 2 tablespoons of lemon juice into a drinking glass. Measure in 3 tablespoons simple syrup and stir, then add 3/4 cup water. Add frozen concentrate. It will sink to the bottom of the glass. Stir gently from the bottom to create a sunrise effect. Add ice cubes and enjoy.

Makes 1 serving

SIMPLE SYRUP
(makes about 1/2 cup)

1/2 water
1/2 cup sugar

Combine water with sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is completely dissolved. Cool at least to room temperature before using.

Source: Mollie Katzen, Winston-Salem Journal - Wednesday, June 21, 2006