Perfect Lemonade Recipe

This is the perfect thirst quenching lemonade for those hot lazy days of summer! Forget the frozen stuff - make it fresh.

INGREDIENTS
1 cup (250 mL) sugar
1 cup (250 mL) water
1 cup (250 mL) fresh lemon juice - 4 to 6 lemons
4 cups (1L) cold water (to dilute)

METHOD
Make simple syrup by heating the sugar and water in a small saucepan until the sugar has dissolved completely.

Juice 4 to 6 lemons, enough for about one cup.
Combine the juice and simple syrup in a pitcher. Add 4 cups of cold water and stir. Refrigerate 30 to 40 minutes. Adjust to your taste with more or less sugar or lemon juice.