Lemonade Syrup

When the weather is hot, all you want to do is sit in the shade and enjoy your lemonade. You can make this syrup up ahead of time, for instant lemonade.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1 lemon of zest
• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice

Preparation:

Dissolve sugar in hot water, and remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest. Let cool and keep refrigerated. To make instant lemonade, mix 1/4 cup of syrup with 3/4 cup cold water. Serve over ice.