Grandpa Cloud's Lemonade

From Carol Schrote Cloud.

The taste of this lemonade reminds me of summer picnics.

Ingredients (for 1 gallon)

12 lemons

4 oranges

2 cups sugar

water

Instructions

1. Make a simple syrup. Add sugar and 2 cups of water to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

2. Juice your lemons and oranges. Strain the lemon juice through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.

3. Combine syrup and lemon juice. Add more water, to taste, until you reach your desired lemonade sweetness.

4. Chill.