Lemonade

• 2  cup  sugar
• 2  cup  fresh lemon juice
• 1  cup  hot water
• 1 gallon cold water
• 1 lemon, sliced

In a one gallon container, place sugar and hot water, and stir until sugar dissolves. Add lemon juice and water to render one gallon. Stir well until well mixed. Pour lemonade over a glass of ice, squeeze slice of lemon on top, and garnish with a sprig of mint.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Ease of preparation: easy

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen