Fresh Lemonade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lemons
1 c. sugar (about)
12 to 14 ice cubes
water to make 1 1/2 quarts

Preparation

Scrub lemons; roll on counter to soften slightly.
Trim ends. Cut fruit into very thin slices; discard seeds.
Place slices in a wide bottomed pitcher.
Cover with sugar.
Let stand until sugar starts to dissolve; press with a wooden spoon to hasten process. Add ice cubes and water; stir.
Strain into glass.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.