Fresh Lemonade/Limeade

Makes about 2 quarts

¾ cup cold water ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 cup fresh lemon or lime juice 1 liter/quart cold water or seltzer (for sparkling lemonade) ice cubes thin lemon or lime slices fresh mint leaves (optional garnish)

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 80 (0% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 0g
fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg . sod. 5mg
calc. 5mg • vit. C 14mg (23% DV ) • fiber 0g

1. Combine the cold water and sugar in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool. (This is called a simple syrup, and can be prepared ahead and kept refrigerated.) 2. Combine juice with cold simple syrup in a large pitcher. (For one pound of lemons - 1 cup juice - use 1 cup simple syrup.) Add cold water or seltzer. 3. Serve in tall glasses over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint if desired.