Old-Fashioned Lemonade

Directions

1. 1
   Measure sugar, water and peel into saucepan.
2. 2
   Stir constantly, bringing to a boil, for 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and let cool. Squeeze lemon juice and add it to cooled sugar mixture (this is now the lemonade syrup).
4. 4
   Pour syrup into container and cover tightly.
5. 5
   Can be kept in fridge 2 to 3 weeks.
6. 6
   When ready to serve, put 2 to 3 ice cubes in glass.
7. 7
   Pour 1/4 cup of syrup over cubes and add 3/4 cup cold water.
8. 8
   Stir.