Lemonade-Stand Lemonande

Michigan-fan's Note:

Perfect Lemonade that has strong lemon flavor balanced with a subtle sweetness! We usually double to make 1 gallon for selling purposes. Bottled lemon juice will work. The amount of water will depend on your taste - start with the 5 1/2 cups then add more till it suits your taste. Time depends on if you are squeezing fresh lemons or using bottled juice. Some suggest creating a syrup first by boiling 2 cups of the water with the 1 cup sugar so that it dissolves better then pouring the mixture into the rest of the cold water. It takes 1 bag or about 8 medium sized lemons to get the 1 1/2 cups lemon juice. We also use a 2 quart "mixer pitcher." We also keep extra ice in a cooler to put in the glass before giving to our customers.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 10

Yield: 80 oz

• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 5 1/2-6 1/2 cups cold water
• 2 cups ice
• 1 lemon

Directions:

1. Mix together lemon juice, sugar, water, and ice.
2. Slice lemon into coins and cut coins in half.
3. Serve in 8 oz cups with additional ice and 1 half lemon coin.