Post by chief_cook2 on Jul 3, 2003 7:14:44 GMT -6
Yield: 6 servings
1 cup granulated sugar
5-1/2 cups water, divided
1-1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 10 lemons)
Lemon slices, for garnish
In a saucepan, mix together sugar and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil over
high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring with a wooden spoon, 5 minutes
or until sugar dissolves. Strain syrup into a lidded glass jar. Let cool,
then refrigerate. Pour the remaining 5 cups water and lemon juice into a
large pitcher. Add about 3/4 cup of the syrup or more to taste. Reserve any
remaining syrup for another batch. Stir well; pour over ice in tall glasses.
Garnish with lemon slices. Per serving: 144 cals, no fat or chol or pro
or fiber; 39g carb, 1mg sodium, 5mg calcium.