Homemade Lemonade Recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup lemon peel strips (about 1-1/2 lemons)
• 3/4 cup lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
• 1 cup club soda, chilled

Directions

• In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently. Stir in lemon strips. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to a pitcher. Stir in lemon juice; cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• Discard lemon strips. Stir in club soda. Serve over ice. Yield: 2-1/2 cups.