Old fashioned lemonade

12 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1½ cup Sugar, granulated Water
1 tablespoon Lemon rind; finely grated
1½ cup Lemon juice; 6-7 lemons
1 Lemon; sliced thinly
Mint sprigs

Directions

"This delightful recipe is from _The Anne of Green Gables Cookbook_ by Kate MacDonald."

In small saucepan, stir together sugar, water and lemon rind. Bring to a boil; stirring constantly; boil for 5 minutes, stirring. Remove from heat and let cool. Stir in lemon juice. Transfer to a jar; cover and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks. To serve, place 2 ice cubes in each tall glass. Add ¼ cup (50ml) of the syrup and ¾ cup (175ml) cold water; stir well. Garnish with lemon slice and sprig of mint.

MAKES: about 3½ CUPS, ENOUGH FOR 12 SERVINGS SOURCE: _The Green Gables Cookbook_

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