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Freshly Squeezed Lemonade
Author
Tara of Suburble
Ingredients
2
cups
of water
2
cups
of sugar
2
cups
of lemon juice
about 10-12 medium-to-large lemons squeezed over a strainer
6
cups
of cold water
Lemon wheels
sliced lemons - optional
Instructions
Combine two cups of water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil until you've created a simple syrup.
Add lemon juice and cold water and stir.
Important: give it a taste! Is it too sour? Too sweet? Make adjustments at this point.
Pour into a pitcher with ice and lemon wheels and enjoy yourself!