Lemonade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 to 1 1/2 c. sugar
2 1/3 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 c. water
ice
lemon slices
mint (optional)

Preparation

Combine sugar and juice with 2 cups water.
Boil for 5 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved.
Remove from heat.
Add remaining water and cool.
Just before serving, add ice.
Garnish with lemon slices and mint (if desired).