Fresh Lemonade - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest

Preparation

Combine water and sugar in a 2 quart pitcher.
Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Add the lemon juice and lemon zest and mix until well combined.
Chill until serving time.
Pour over ice in tall glasses and garnish with fresh mint and lemon slices if desired.