Fresh Lemonade

Makes 20 servings

Prep: 30 minutes; Cook: 5 minutes; Ready in 4 hours 35 minutes

• 1-3/4 cups white sugar
• 8 cups water
• 1-1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice

1. In a small pot, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Boil and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Allow to cool to room temperature. Cover, and refrigerate until chilled.
2. Squeeze lemons until you have 1 1/2 cups lemon juice. Remove seeds from juice, but leave pulp. In a pitcher, stir the lemon juice, chilled syrup and 7 cups water.

Fresh Strawberry Lemonade

Makes 12 servings

Prep: 15 minutes; Ready in 15 minutes

• 8 large strawberries, halved
• 7 cups water, divided
• 1 cup + 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice

1. In a blender, place strawberries and 2 tablespoons sugar. Pour 1 cup water over sugared strawberries. Blend until the chunks transform into juice.
2. Combine strawberry juice, 6 cups water, 1 cup sugar, and freshly squeezed lemon juice in a large pitcher. Stir until blended. Chill before serving.