Roadside Lemonade

Directions

1. 1
   In 3-quart saucepan, combine 2 cups water and the sugar.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil.
3. 3
   Reduce heat to low and, stirring occasionally, cook until sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes more.
4. 4
   Remove sugar syrup from heat; let cool 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Cut lemons in half and extract juice, yielding about 1 1/2 cups.
6. 6
   Strain, removing seeds and crushed pulp.
7. 7
   Stir lemon juice into sugar syrup.
8. 8
   In 2 1/2-quart container, combine 4 cups water and the lemon syrup; cover and refrigerate until chilled.
9. 9
   When ready to serve lemonade, pour over ice cubes in individual glasses.