Lemonade Recipe

This lemonade is very balanced — not too sweet, not too tart. A hint: Microwave the lemons for about 10-15 seconds and then give them a firm roll on a hard surface before juicing them. You’ll get much more juice that way.

• 6 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice (takes about 4-5 medium sized lemons)
• 1 cup sugar (more if you like it sweeter)
• 1 lemon, sliced
• mint (optional)

1. Mix water, lemon juice and sugar.
2. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
3. Add lemon slices and mint (if desired) and chill or serve over ice.