Old-Fashioned Lemonade

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 6 cups cold water
• Ice cubes
• Lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar and lemon juice until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Add the cold water and stir until combined.
3. Pour the lemonade into glasses filled with ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices, if desired.
4. Serve immediately.

Interesting Facts

• Lemonade has been around since the Middle Ages.
• It is believed to have originated in the Mediterranean region.
• The first documented recipe for lemonade was published in 1676.
• Lemonade is a popular summer drink in many countries around the world.