Roadside Lemonade

1. 1

   In 3-quart saucepan, combine 2 cups water and the sugar.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to low and, stirring occasionally, cook until sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes more.

4. 4

   Remove sugar syrup from heat; let cool 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Cut lemons in half and extract juice, yielding about 1 1/2 cups.

6. 6

   Strain, removing seeds and crushed pulp.

7. 7

   Stir lemon juice into sugar syrup.

8. 8

   In 2 1/2-quart container, combine 4 cups water and the lemon syrup; cover and refrigerate until chilled.

9. 9

   When ready to serve lemonade, pour over ice cubes in individual glasses.

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