Fresh Squeezed Lemonade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. boiling water
1 Tbsp. lemon rind
1 1/2 c. lemon juice
5 c. cold water
lemon or lime slices (optional)
fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Preparation

Combine sugar and boiling water, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Add lemon rind, lemon juice and cold water; mix well and chill.
Serve over ice.
Garnish with lemon or lime slices and/or fresh mint sprigs.