Real Lemonade

I LOVE good lemonade...natural or pink...Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter!!! This is from our former church's cookbook.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 2 qt.

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 cup boiling water
• 1  tablespoon lemon zest (rind)
• 1 1⁄2 cups lemon juice, fresh squeezed
• 8  cups cold water
•  ice cubes or   crushed  ice

Directions

1. Dissolve sugar in boiling water.
2. Add lemon rind & juice.
3. TO SERVE:.
4. Combine cold water, lemon mixture & ice in a large pitcher.
5. Stir well.
6. If desired, garnish each serving with a sprig of fresh mint &/or a cherry.