The Best Lemonade

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   Finely grate or use a zester, lemons to get 1 Tbs of peel.

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   Roll room temperature lemons firmly on hard surface to soften slightly.

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   This will break down the membranes and produce more juice.

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   Squeeze lemons to get 1 1/2 cups juice.

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   In one quart pitcher stir together the sugar, hot water and peel.

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   Stir until sugar is dissolved.

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   Add lemon juice and chill thoroughly.

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   To make serving, pour 1/4 cup of this syrup over ice cubes in 12 oz glass.

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   Stir in 3/4 cups cold water.

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    Garnish with thin lemon slices.

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    Syrup can be refrigerated for 1 week in tightly closed jar.

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    Time to make does not include chilling time.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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