Lemonade (homemade)

By á-1536

drink

Ingredients

• 6 lemons or enough to make 1 cup of juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup hot water
• 5 cups cold water
• 2 lemons, sliced for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Firmly roll each lemon between your hand and the counter top to break up pulp before cutting it in 1/2 and juicing. Squeeze each lemon by hand or use a juicer. Pour the lemon juice through a fine strainer to catch seeds and pulp. Dissolve the sugar in 1 cup of hot water. Then add the cold water and lemon juice. Stir vigorously Adjust water and sugar to taste. Chill and serve over ice.