Pink Lemonade

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup granulated sugar 
• 2 cups water 
• 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 10 big 
• lemons, including pulp but not seeds) 
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup grenadine 
• Mint sprigs (optional) 

In a pitcher, mix the sugar and water until the sugar dissolves. Mix in the lemon juice and grenadine to taste. To serve, pour 1/4 to 1/3 cup of base into a glass and fill with water. 
Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired. 

Makes base for 12 servings.