Party Lemonade
["1/2 c. sugar", "1/2 c. hot water", "juice of 2 to 3 lemons", "1/2 lemon, very thinly sliced", "1 qt. cold water", "12 ice cubes"]
["In pitcher, stir sugar and hot water.", "Add remaining ingredients.", "Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon and pour into tall glasses.", "May add a drop of red food coloring to make pink lemonade."]
["sugar", "hot water", "lemons", "lemon", "cold water", "cubes"]