Old-Fashioned Lemonade
["6 to 7 lemons", "1/2 to 3/4 c. sugar", "1 qt. cold water"]
["Thinly slice 2 lemons.", "In 1 1/2-quart pitcher, combine lemon slices and 1/2 cup sugar.", "Press the fruit with potato masher or wooden spoon to release juice.", "Cut and squeeze remaining lemons to get 2/3 cup lemon juice.", "Pour juice into the pitcher with cold water and stir.", "Taste, add more sugar, if desired.", "Makes 4 servings."]
["lemons", "sugar", "cold water"]