Vanilla Lemonade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups water, divided
2 cups sugar
1 vanilla bean, split
3 cups fresh lemon juice

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups water, sugar, and vanilla bean and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; boil for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, and cool completely.
Stir in lemon juice and remaining 2 cups water; refrigerate.
Serve chilled over ice. Garnish with maraschino cherries, fresh mint, and lemon slices, if desired.