Old Fashioned Lemonade

Ingredients

300 gr sugar
350 ml water
6 gr lemon rind
350 ml lemon juice
7 lemons
1 slice lemon

Instructions

Mint sprigs "This delightful recipe is from _The Anne of Green Gables Cookbook_ by Kate MacDonald." In small saucepan, stir together sugar, water and lemon rind. Bring to a boil; stirring constantly; boil for 5 minutes, stirring. Remove from heat and let cool. Stir in lemon juice. Transfer to a jar; cover and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks. To serve, place 2 ice cubes in each tall glass. Add quarter cup (50ml) of the syrup and 0.75 cup (175ml) cold water; stir well. Garnish with lemon slice and sprig of mint. MAKES: about 3.5 CUPS, ENOUGH FOR dozen SERVINGS SOURCE: _The Green Gables Cookbook_