Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade (Summer in a Glass)

Source

1 1/2 c. fresh squeezed lemon juice, strained with a medium-fine mesh sieve
1 c. sugar
5 1/2 c. cold water

Juice lemons and strain until you have 1 1/2 c. juice (takes anywhere from 5-10 lemons depending on size.) Add sugar and stir to dissolve. Add water and stir. Makes 7 1/2 cups (about 2 quarts).

For a larger batch:

4 c. fresh squeezed lemon juice, strained*
2 1/2 cups sugar
14 cups cold water

Makes about 5 quarts

*1 large bag of lemons from Costco makes about 4 cups of lemon juice.