Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. water
3/4 c. sugar
1 c. fresh lemon juice, chilled
lemon wedges (optional)

Preparation

Combine water and sugar in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil and cook one minute.
Remove from heat; let cool.
Pour sugar mixture into a pitcher; chill.
Add lemon juice to sugar mixture; stir well.
Serve over ice and garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.