The Perfect Lemonade

• 8 Large lemons
• 6 Cups cold sparkling water
• 3/4 Cup sugar (Nutrasweet may be used in place of sugar)
• Fresh mint leaves

Instructions:
1.Wash lemons.
2. Squeeze lemon juice into pitcher. Place lemon hulls in juice.
3. Add in sugar. Crush lemon hulls into juice and sugar with a wooden spoon. (This releases the lemon oil.)
4. Add water to mixture.
5. Stir mixture well.
6. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.
Please note: This recipe make a very tart lemonade. Sweeten to your own taste.