Homemade Lemonade & Limeade

Made by: Heather

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 1/2 cups boiling water

6-8 lemons or limes (about 1 1/2 cups of juice) plus 1 lemon or lime for slices to garnish

6 cups cold water

Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnishing

1. Pour boiling water over sugar until dissolved. Set aside.

2. Juice lemons and strain out seeds and pulp.

3. Combine sugar/water mixture with lemon juice and additional water.

4. Add ice and lemon slices.

5. Serve.

* To make limeade, substitute limes for lemons.