Front-Porch Lemonade
["2 c. sugar", "water", "1 lime or half orange, sliced", "2 c. fresh lemon juice", "grenadine syrup or cranberry juice (optional)"]
["Combine sugar and 2 cups water in small saucepan.", "Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute.", "Remove from heat.", "Add sliced lime or orange.", "Cool to room temperature.", "(Can be made ahead.", "Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.)", "Strain into pitcher; add lemon juice and 5 cups more water.", "Pour into ice filled glasses.", "For pink lemonade, add 2 drops grenadine or 1 tablespoon cranberry juice to each glass."]
["sugar", "water", "lime", "lemon juice", "grenadine syrup"]