Real Lemonade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon lemon zest (rind)
1 1/2 cups lemon juice, fresh squeezed
8 cups cold water
ice cubes or crushed ice

Preparation

Dissolve sugar in boiling water.
Add lemon rind & juice.
TO SERVE:.
Combine cold water, lemon mixture & ice in a large pitcher.
Stir well.
If desired, garnish each serving with a sprig of fresh mint &/or a cherry.