Lemonade Syrup1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (juice of 8 to 10 lemons) Peel of 1 lemon, cut into fine slivers (yellow part only) In a 3-quart microwave-safe dish, combine sugar and the water. Microwave on HIGH until mixture boils and sugar dissolves (6 to 8 minutes), stirring every 2 minutes. Let cool completely. Stir lemon juice and lemon peel into cooled syrup. Pour into a clean jar, cover, and store in the refrigerator. For each serving, in a 12-ounce glass combine 1/2 cup lemon syrup and 1/2 cup water. Fill glass with crushed ice and serve immediately. Lime Syrup For lime syrup, substitute the juice of 12 limes and the peel of 4.
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