For a short period during my teenage years, I worked for the infamous Hot Dog on a Stick. I loved sportin' the attractive hat (sigh) and especially loved getting to eat the food. There were many days that I spent "squishing" the lemonade in the large barrel while receiving some funny looks from bystanders, but the best part about being the "lemonade cooker" was that I HAD to test each batch! It was there that I grew to LOVE Lemonade...and I mean L-O-V-E! Now it is a must in our household to have fresh-squeezed lemonade in an ice-cold pitcher during the warmer months of the year! Although HDOS will NOT EVER release their "secret ingredient" (not even to the employees) which makes their version simply THE BEST, this recipe cuts it quite close! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh-sqeezed lemon juice (takes about 6 lemons)
7 cups cold water
1 cup sugar
Directions:
Squeeze the fresh lemons (I like mine chilled in the fridge beforehand). Place in a large pitcher (at least 2 quart size). Add the water and sugar. Stir until all the sugar is dissolved and pour into glasses with ice.
