Old Fashioned Lemonade

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 C lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
  • 3 C water – add to lemon juice
  • 1/2 C water in measuring cup
  • 4 C ice in a pitcher
  • 1 C sugar
  • OPT:  Sprigs of mint

STEP BY STEP

  1. Heat 1/2 C water in the microwave until it is hot to the touch, but not boiling (about 45 seconds)
  2. Add sugar and stir to dissolve
  3. Pour hot water into pitcher over ice
  4. Add lemon (seeds removed) and 1 C water
  5. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to chill
  6. You can serve with strips of lemon peel in the glass, or even better a sprig of mint.