Microwave one cup of the water on high for approximately 2 minutes. Add sugar to create a simple syrup. Stir to dissolve. Once dissolved, refrigerate to cool.
Strain lemon juice of any seeds, leaving any pulp with the juice.
In a large pitcher, combine cooled simple syrup, lemon juice and the remaining water. Stir well.
Taste. Want it sweeter, stir in an additional tablespoon of sugar at a time. Want it more tart, add a tablespoon of lemon juice at a time and taste.
Want more? Double the recipe!
Enjoy!
Recipe by Cookin' It Real at https://www.cookinitreal.com/2017/04/20/old-fashioned-lemonade/