Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
10 cups water divided
2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice from about 10 lemons
Instructions
- To get the most juice from the lemons you will want to soak them in hot water for about 10 minutes.
- While the lemons are soaking, make the syrup: Combine sugar and 2 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Once syrup has reached room temperature, cover, and place in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
- Remove lemons from the hot water and allow them to cool enough to handle. Firmly roll each lemon on the countertop a few times. Cut lemons in half and juice them. Remove all the seeds but leave the pulp. Set juice aside until syrup has chilled.
- To mix the lemonade, combine chilled syrup, lemon juice, and remaining 8.5 cups water in a pitcher. Stir and serve over ice.
Variations:Limeade: Simply substitute the lemons for limes.Strawberry Lemonade: Place about 1 cup sliced strawberries in a bowl with 2 tablespoons sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes, then mash with a fork or use a food processor to puree. Mix strawberry puree into the lemonade, using more or less to taste.
