Rio Star Grapefruit Lemonade

Makes 12 servings

Ingredients
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (14 lemons)
2 cups freshly squeezed Texas Rio Star Grapefruit juice (3 large grapefruit)
1 grapefruit cut into thin round halves for garnish

Directions
In a large bowl, prepare an ice bath.

Combine the sugar and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Stir well and set over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until all of the sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes.

Pour the sugar syrup into a medium bowl and set the bowl in the ice bath to cool. Syrup should yield 2 1/2 cups.

When ready to serve the beverage, combine the lemon juice, grapefruit juice, and the sugar syrup in a medium pitcher. Add the grapefruit garnish and fill the pitcher with ice cubes. Serve immediately.

TD&N Nutrient Analysis: Calories: 94; Total Fat: 0 g; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 1 mg; Carbohydrates: 25 g; Fiber: 0 g; Protein: 0 g

Photo and recipe used with permission of TexaSweet, www.texasweet.com