Lemonade Syrup Base - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. water
finely grated peel of 1 lemon
1 1/2 c. lemon juice
ice cubes
cold water

Preparation

Measure sugar, water and lemon peel into large saucepan. While stirring constantly with wooden spoon, bring the mixture to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add lemon juice to cooled sugar mixture.
Pour this lemonade syrup into a quart jar and cover it tightly with a lid.
It can be stored in refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks.