How do you make good lemonade?

Ingredients:

* 1 cup (200 grams) sugar

* 1 cup (240 milliliters) water

* 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 3-4 lemons)

* 3 cups (720 milliliters) cold water

* Ice cubes

* Lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Make the Lemon Syrup:

- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.

- Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely, about 2-3 minutes.

- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

- Remove from heat and set aside to cool completely.

2. Mix with Lemon Juice:

- In a large pitcher or serving container, combine the cooled lemon syrup, lemon juice, and 3 cups of cold water.

3. Adjust Sweetness:

- Taste the lemonade and add more sugar or lemon juice if desired.

4. Add Ice:

- Fill the pitcher with ice cubes.

5. Garnish:

- If you like, add a few lemon slices for a refreshing touch.

6. Serve:

- Serve the lemonade immediately or refrigerate it until you're ready to enjoy.

Tips:

- For a sweeter lemonade, increase the amount of sugar or reduce the amount of water.

- For a tangier lemonade, increase the amount of lemon juice or reduce the amount of water.

- For a refreshing twist, add mint leaves, basil, or other herbs to your lemonade.

- If you don't have fresh lemons, you can also use bottled lemon juice, though the flavor may be slightly different.

- If you don't want your lemonade too sweet, you can dilute it more with water or add sparkling water.