The Best Lemonade

Directions

1. 1
   Finely grate or use a zester, lemons to get 1 Tbs of peel.
2. 2
   Roll room temperature lemons firmly on hard surface to soften slightly.
3. 3
   This will break down the membranes and produce more juice.
4. 4
   Squeeze lemons to get 1 1/2 cups juice.
5. 5
   In one quart pitcher stir together the sugar, hot water and peel.
6. 6
   Stir until sugar is dissolved.
7. 7
   Add lemon juice and chill thoroughly.
8. 8
   To make serving, pour 1/4 cup of this syrup over ice cubes in 12 oz glass.
9. 9
   Stir in 3/4 cups cold water.
10. 10
    Garnish with thin lemon slices.
11. 11
    Syrup can be refrigerated for 1 week in tightly closed jar.
12. 12
    Time to make does not include chilling time.