Homemade Lemonade

Name: Homemade Lemonade
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Ingredients: 3 cups sugar; 2 cups water; 1 cup lemon peel strips (about 6 lemons); 3 cups lemon juice (about 14 lemons); 1 bottle (1 liter) club soda, chilled

This old-fashioned thirst quencher comes from field editor Becky Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah. Club soda gives a little fizz to the refreshing sweet-tart beverage.

Ingredients

3 cups sugar
2 cups water
1 cup lemon peel strips (about 6 lemons)
3 cups lemon juice (about 14 lemons)
1 bottle (1 liter) club soda, chilled

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently. Stir in lemon peel strips. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
Stir in lemon juice; cover and refrigerate until chilled. Discard lemon peel. Pour mixture into a large pitcher; gradually stir in club soda.