Fresh Lemonade

• 1 cup superfine sugar
• 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 10 to 12 lemons
• Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
• Sliced lemons, for garnish

1. Optional flavorings: basil, scraped vanilla beans, freshly grated ginger (see Cook's Note)
2. Combine the sugar with 1 cup water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and allow the sugar to dissolve, 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and cool completely.
5. Combine the lemon juice, sugar syrup, and 4 cups cold water in a large pitcher.
6. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1 hour.
7. Serve over crushed ice and garnish with mint leaves and sliced lemons.

sugar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, mint, lemons

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guy-fieri/fresh-lemonade.html (may not work)