Old-Fashioned Lemonade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. water
1 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 Tbsp. syrup with 3/4 c. water
1/2 c. fresh mint (optional)

Preparation

Boil sugar and water in a small saucepan for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Cool, then pour into jar and refrigerate.
To serve, stir 2 tablespoons syrup into three-fourths cup water.
Add ice.
Makes enough for 20 servings.