Lemonade

• Recipe by Patrick O'Connell

Using sugar syrup is key to making lemonade that is evenly sweetened and has no undissolved sugar at the bottom.

Ingredients

1. 2 quarts plus 3/4 cup cold water
2. 3/4 cup sugar
3. 1 cup fresh lemon juice
4. 1 lemon, thinly sliced

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the 3/4 cup of water with the sugar.  Bring to a boil, then simmer until the sugar is dissolved.  Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
2. In a large pitcher, combine the remaining 2 quarts of water with the lemon juice and sugar syrup.  Add the lemon slices and refrigerate until chilled.  Serve the lemonade over ice.