Old Fashioned Lemonade

Directions

1. 1
   In a small saucepan bring sugar and water to a boil, add peel and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Remove from heat, bring to room temperature and strain out peel.
3. 3
   To a 2 quart pitcher add lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the syrup and 5 cups water stir, taste, adjust ratio of water and syrup.
4. 4
   Serve over ice garnished with a mint sprig.