All American Lemonade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. water
1 c. sugar
1 1/3 c. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. lemon zest, grated fine
lemon slices and fresh mint (for garnish)

Preparation

Combine water and sugar in small saucepan over medium heat and bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and cool syrup completely.
Combine syrup with lemon juice and zest.
Add 8 cups water.
Garnish and serve over ice.
Makes about 2 1/2 quarts lemonade.